“Within the nervous system, the brain and spinal cord of older adults may have a reduced and more inconsistent ability to activate the muscle in a co-ordinated manner, especially during fast or ...

Learn how to identify and treat a muscle strain that leads to armpit pain. Get to know how to gauge severity and recovery timelines.

African neck exercises have been practiced for centuries, providing a natural way to improve agility and balance ...

When you think about muscles, you probably think about the ones in your arms, legs, back or abs. However, muscles do far more than move the body. A muscle is a type of tissue, a group of cells that ...

Block one emphasizes push motions, beginning with scapular pushups to wake up your shoulders and postural muscles so you’re ...

The history of purposeful stretching can be traced back many centuries. Stretching was used by soldiers and competitors in the Greek and Roman empires, as well as in ancient yoga and martial arts ...

Most people know the term "range of motion," either from elementary school gym class or through participation in sports. Full range of motion is also an easy concept to understand, implement and ...

Skipping a warm-up is one of the biggest mistakes a runner can make. Diving straight into miles with cold muscles is a recipe for failure. A buffet of issues be ...

Align your seat to the point where the handles are about two inches below your shoulders. Keep your shoulder blades tightly ...

But when it comes to a common no-go that many men do at the gym, physical therapists agree on a clear answer. Ahead, they ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer shares how long people should hold stretches to get the most benefit.

Gesture-based games and controls like those in the Kinect hold a lot of promise, but the complex camera setup isn't always practical. A new device called Myo, however, removes the camera from the ...