Exercise and Fitness Archives - Athletico https://www.athletico.com/category/exercise/ Better for every body. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:16:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Super Bowl Stretch Breaks: 5 Movements to Stay in the Game https://www.athletico.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stretch-breaks-5-movements-to-stay-in-the-game/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stretch-breaks-5-movements-to-stay-in-the-game/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=109707 Super Bowl Sunday is all about touchdowns, epic commercials, and cheering on your team. But let’s be honest — it…

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stretch-breaks-5-movements-to-stay-in-the-game/feed/ 0 Feeling Lightheaded During Workouts? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore https://www.athletico.com/2025/12/22/feeling-lightheaded-during-workouts-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/12/22/feeling-lightheaded-during-workouts-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore/#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=108654 From time to time, we’ve all pushed ourselves in the gym or during a run. But when that feeling of…

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/12/22/feeling-lightheaded-during-workouts-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore/feed/ 0 Stay Active This Holiday Season: Simple Wellness Strategies to Keep You Moving https://www.athletico.com/2025/12/17/stay-active-this-holiday-season-simple-wellness-strategies-to-keep-you-moving/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/12/17/stay-active-this-holiday-season-simple-wellness-strategies-to-keep-you-moving/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=108646 The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, often bringing significant changes to daily routines. Research…

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/12/17/stay-active-this-holiday-season-simple-wellness-strategies-to-keep-you-moving/feed/ 0 8 Time-Efficient Exercises for the Busy Endurance Athlete https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/29/8-time-efficient-exercises-for-the-busy-endurance-athlete/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/29/8-time-efficient-exercises-for-the-busy-endurance-athlete/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:30:24 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=105023 Strength training benefits endurance athletes by enhancing movement economy, correcting imbalances, reducing injury risk, building bone density, and boosting power...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/29/8-time-efficient-exercises-for-the-busy-endurance-athlete/feed/ 0 Is Walking Backwards Good for Your Health? 5 Benefits You Didn’t Expect https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/12/is-walking-backwards-good-for-your-health-5-benefits-you-didnt-expect/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/12/is-walking-backwards-good-for-your-health-5-benefits-you-didnt-expect/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:30:33 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=104069 Have you ever seen someone walking backwards at a park or gym and wondered why? While it might look unusual,...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/12/is-walking-backwards-good-for-your-health-5-benefits-you-didnt-expect/feed/ 0 Move Better, Feel Better: 5 Tips to Restore Your Range of Motion https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/05/move-better-feel-better-5-tips-to-restore-your-range-of-motion/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/05/move-better-feel-better-5-tips-to-restore-your-range-of-motion/#respond Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:30:47 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=102177 We’ve all felt stiffness after sitting for too long or bending over. Limited range of motion (ROM) can affect how...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/09/05/move-better-feel-better-5-tips-to-restore-your-range-of-motion/feed/ 0 6 Exercises to Relax Your Psoas https://www.athletico.com/2025/08/18/6-exercises-to-relax-your-psoas/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/08/18/6-exercises-to-relax-your-psoas/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:30:36 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=100924 The psoas is an important hip flexor muscle that allow your leg to move forward. We often think of the...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/30/5-strengthening-exercises-to-try-at-the-pool-this-summer/feed/ 2 What is an RDL and Why Should You Do Them? https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/23/what-is-an-rdl-and-why-should-you-do-them/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/23/what-is-an-rdl-and-why-should-you-do-them/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:30:24 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=98966 Low back pain (LBP) is very prevalent in our society, and we are constantly seeking out answers about its cause...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/23/what-is-an-rdl-and-why-should-you-do-them/feed/ 0 Do Daily Walks Really Improve Your Health? https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/16/do-daily-walks-really-improve-your-health/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/07/16/do-daily-walks-really-improve-your-health/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:33:10 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=98905 It sounds almost too good to be true. Can something as simple as a daily walk really improve your health?...

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