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A classic lower-body movement that improves muscle strength, balance, and long-term joint health—no equipment required.

“Open up your hips and squat like a baby,” says Igor, a mobility coach whose goal is to help you move pain free. If your yogi squat could use some work, give this short hip mobility routine a try.

The basic squat is one of the foundational exercises of your fitness journey. However, don't jut stop there, but learn the ...

Your ankles make a bigger difference in your squats than you think. Here's how to improve your ankle mobility for squats, according to an expert. There are a handful of different factors that allow ...

I tried to sit cross-legged the other day; it didn't go very well. My knees ached, my hips felt tight and there came a point where it seemed my thighs were actively repelled by the floor. For context: ...

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

January is full of good intentions and unrealistic fitness plans. New gym memberships, complex training splits, expensive equipment that quietly gathers dust by February. But the best fitness ...

"Ankle mobility limitations are almost the number one problem that hinders good squat technique," he says. "If you wan to get into a good deep squat, your knee has to move forward over your toe, and ...

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Functional strength, mobility, and power reduce fall risk and support independence as we age. Joshua Hash recommends 11 bodyweight exercises emphasizing mobility, posture, and whole-body strength.