The world has changed so much since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, and we all have been impacted. As runners, it has required us to get flexible and creative when it comes to staying in shape ...

Understanding the functions of all the muscles in the back is complex, but training them does not have to be. The muscles of the back help us do everything from standing up straight and opening doors ...

If you want to lose back fat, there's something you should know: There's no such thing as spot reduction. While it's definitely possible to lose back fat, a better goal is to strengthen your back or ...

I know "gentle" and "hardcore" aren't really words that go together—and for good reason! But please believe me when I say that, uh, Pilates is kinda the perfect? blend? of both? You may be a cardio ...

Practically every movement you make involves your back in some way — bending, stretching, walking, sitting. A healthy back is key for maintaining balance and coordination, both during exercise and in ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...