Ever wince when you move because your muscles are tight? It's common. About 25% of us deal with muscle stiffness for a long time. The soreness after working out, called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), shows we've worked hard but can slow us down. I've been there too. Imagine finishing a ...

Your joints are the hinges that hold your body together. They allow you to move, bend, and twist with ease. But like any hinge, joints need care and maintenance to function smoothly throughout your life. Exercise plays a crucial role in keeping your joints sturdy and healthy. It strengthens the ...

Sports scientists now agree that allowing the correct recovery and sufficient recovery time is essential. It should form part of your workout plan and not just remain an occasional afterthought. Over time, physiological stress without recovery can lead to compromised immune function, leaving you ...

Whether you’re used to hitting the gym, or it's the first workout since your New Year’s resolution was made, you could be feeling a 'burn' of one kind or another! The hours—and sometimes days—after intense exercise can be rough. From sore muscles to dehydration, a lot of discomfort can accompany ...

We are all told to do at least an hour of exercise a day but did you know that we also need to incorporate two days of strength training? Before you hit those dumbbells, you need to warm up and after you do your exercises, a cool down session should be done. Why is this needed you ask? Read on to ...