You've probably heard a personal trainer or group workout instructor say, "activate your glutes" at some point in a sweat session. But what does that phrase actually mean–and how do you even activate ...

The trapezius muscle, commonly referred to as the trap, is an important muscle that spans the upper back and neck ...

Glute activation exercises are key for building strength and preventing injury, but does anyone actually understand how to do them? Here's your 101 on glute activation. 'Lifting heavy in the gym but ...

“Activation” exercises are often recommended at the beginning of workouts. You might get the idea—whether from random TikToks or from a trainer you pay for their expertise—that activations are ...

From warming up to winding down, these glutes activation exercises are your go-to for a more flexible, mobile, and injury-proof lower body. Give your backside the attention and TLC it deserves with ...

Congratulations: You’ve landed in the second week of Well+Good’s Renew Year Movement Plan. Last week, we got the ball rolling with cardio, core, and upper body movements that paved the way for an ...

Activating your glutes is basically a wake-up call to your muscles. Charlee explained, "Every workout should begin with activation and mobility drills that will mimic or use the muscles in patterns ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a mind-body coach in professional sports, and the author of “Practical Solutions for ...

Think of these exercises as a switch that turns on your key muscles, getting them ready for the effort ahead. Don't worry, they won't take much time and you can easily add them to your routine. Let's ...

You've probably been taught that before starting a workout, you should warm up by rolling out and doing a few dynamic exercises, and then jump into your workout. I hate to break it to you, but there's ...

Let's begin our day with yoga and breathwork to wake ourselves up and stretch! Join the 30-Day Yoga & Pilates Morning ...