"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Welcome to ELLE’s 2026 Modern Wellness Guide. From food that might help you live longer to yoga classes ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be short-changing the impact of your workout. To enhance your performance and prepare your ...

Does stretching make you weaker? Or is it a good way to warm up? Turns out it depends what you're doing. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal ...

Anyone interested in building lean muscle will love this method.

Do you ever finish a workout feeling beat up instead of energized? You're not alone. Here's something that surprised m ...

Stand with feet together. Shift weight to right leg. Hold a weight in each hand down by sides. Keeping back flat, core engaged, and shoulders down and back, hinge at hips by sending glutes straight ...

The 'Tread and Tone' walking workout with weights is surprisingly effective, but it won't be to everyone's taste, and this is why.