When it comes to strength training, the word is out: women need to lift, and lift heavy, to build up muscle mass.

Orthopedic injuries may sound like something that only athletes experience, but they often occur in the most basic ways.

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Discover how daily stretching boosts flexibility, prevents injury, and eases pain. Simple routines for lifelong mobility and vitality.

The temptation to bounce when you hit a tight area during stretching is almost instinctual. You reach your limit, feel resistance, and start making little pulsing movements to push beyond it. This ...