There are many things that could cause shoulder pain, but repetitive actions take the cake. These actions cause our shoulders to rotate inward, our heads to lean forward and our chest muscles to tighten. In response, our shoulder and neck muscles contract. Get some relief this way…

How can you get the most from exercise? That’s a question a lot of people ask, especially since we’re all so strapped for time. Is running the best? Strength training? Yoga? What will really help you shed fat, build muscle, lower your blood sugar and live your best life? Well, the truth is…

Stiffness can make getting up from a chair seem difficult. Even basic yoga can be difficult, though it’s one of the best ways to stretch your body and keep it functioning well. Until you feel like you’re able, try these simple exercises that almost anyone should be able to do…

You hear a lot about “a strong core” these days. But it’s not just a buzz phrase… your core muscles are those central to your body. Glutes are considered minor core muscles — but they have a major job. Just ask your lower back, hips and legs…

Being self-motivated is difficult at times, but there’s a fun way around it… Getting a fitness buddy is a great way to both get and stay motivated, and have someone to keep you on track and help you work out. Grab a friend and try this strengthening stretch…

Just about anything worth achieving requires a plan. So, why then, do our best laid plans — like a weight loss or fitness goal — often blow up, leaving us disappointed and wondering what happened? Sometimes we have to look deeper, and an open mind helps…

Your mind is a powerful tool. When you are able to master it, not only can you experience deeper levels of awareness, but also healing of the body. Get started by integrating your mind and body with exercises that also strengthen and improve balance.

If you want to get more fit with less work, I’ve got a workout for you… People who do it have better blood pressure and cholesterol, along with less arterial stiffness, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Joint problems? Not a problem…

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: sitting kills. But for us working stiffs, there’s little we can do to avoid it. That is unless you take advantage of these stretches you can do from your chair…

Traditionally, doctors measure your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, body mass index and blood sugar to see how your heart’s doing. But there’s another simple way to gauge your heart attack risk that doesn’t involve a trip to your doctor’s office…

Tensions finds its way into your lower back and legs from stress, periods of extended sitting, exercise or injury — and some people will tell you it’s just part of aging. Whether it is or not, you don’t have to let it slow you down…

One simple activity can exert a tremendous influence over your health. Scientific research proves the health-power of this activity, but most people don’t seem to understand how much it can improve their lives.