Optimize your movement, performance and recovery – no matter your level of physical fitness.
Are your hip flexors tight? Chances are the answer is yes. HSS physical therapist Kimberly Baptiste-Mbadiwe shares why the area can get so tense and how to loosen it up.
Kimberly Baptise-Mbadiwe
Physical Therapist
If running a long-distance race is a future goal, the time to start planning is well in advance.
Brett Toresdahl
Sports Medicine Physician
Have you ever heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and wondered what it is? It sounds complicated, but it doesn’t have to be.
Kelyssa Hall
Exercise Physiologist
Does stretching prevent sports injuries? Can stretching make you taller? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.
Patrick Vignona
Physical Therapist
Don’t let colder temps chill your exercise routine. Try these tips from HSS exercise physiologist Chelsea Long to transition from outdoor to indoor workouts.
Chelsea Long
Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologist and certified running coach Pamela Geisel shares how to start off on the right foot to avoid injury and enjoy the journey.
Pamela Geisel
Exercise Physiologist
HSS exercise physiologist Pamela Geisel shares more on what to do immediately after your run and in the days and weeks following to help your body recover from running 26.2 miles.
Pamela Geisel
Exercise Physiologist
Strength training, weightbearing exercise and other techniques can make your bones stronger. Learn which moves to work into your routine, ways to improve your posture and more.
Marci Goolsby
Sports Medicine Physician
Overtraining syndrome occurs when an athlete doesn’t adequately recover after repetitive intense training, and can include fatigue, declining performance and potential injury.
Marci Goolsby
Sports Medicine Physician
HSS orthopedic surgeons Moira McCarthy and Karen Sutton explain how the female anatomy impacts knee injuries—and what you can do to lessen your risk.
Moira McCarthy
Sports Medicine Surgeon
Karen Sutton
Sports Medicine Surgeon
With a few small tweaks, many forms of exercise are safe and healthy for expectant moms. Read more on guidelines for exercise during pregnancy.
Polly deMille
Exercise Physiologist
If you exercise regularly, it’s important to make sure you’re taking in enough energy to fully benefit from your efforts.
Heidi Skolnik
Certified Dietitian Nutritionist
Summer temps present new challenges for sticking to your workout – and keeping yourself healthy. Read on for tips on hot-weather exercise.
Jordan Metzl
Sports Medicine Physician
These fast, explosive movements can benefit athletes in many types of sports, including tennis and golf.
Matthew Accetta
Exercise Physiologist
Golfing involves a lot of strenuous motion that can put serious stress on the lower back. HSS exercise physiologist Jamie Osmak offers advice and stretches to help you avoid it.
Jamie Osmak
Exercise Physiologist
Tackling your first marathon can be intimidating, but a little planning will help.
Kathryn D. McElheny
Sports Medicine Physician
Dehydration can be a serious issue for runners. HSS sports nutritionist Heidi Skolnik explains the signs of dehydration and shares tips for working fluids into daily and workout routines.
Heidi Skolnik
Certified Dietitian Nutritionist
HSS physical therapist Cara Ann Senicola shares how yoga can help runners improve their performance and offers a quick yoga-based warmup for runners of all levels.
Cara Ann Senicola
Certified Yoga Instructor
Why should you cool down after a run? HSS physical therapist Cara Ann Senicola shares some basics, plus a quick yoga-based cool-down routine that targets the body, breath and mind.
Cara Ann Senicola
Certified Yoga Instructor
HSS doctors and researchers Harry “Tate” Greditzer and Peter Fabricant share tips for getting started with this demanding but thrilling sport.
Harry Greditzer
Radiologist
Peter Fabricant
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Interested in trying your hand at climbing? HSS orthopedic surgeon Joshua Dines has a guide to getting started.
Joshua Dines
Orthopedic Surgeon
Is it possible to return to your pre-pregnancy form after giving birth? Marci Goolsby, a primary sports medicine physician in the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS, has guidance for new moms.
Marci Goolsby
Sports Medicine Physician
With the green light from your surgeon and some adaptations for your new joint, yoga can have great benefits for people recovering from a joint replacement.
Christine Mironenko
Nurse Practitioner
Committed to getting fit, but don’t know where to begin? Exercise physiologist Pamela Geisel offers some suggestions.
Pam Geisel
Exercise Physiologist
Whether you’re new to working out or looking to reach a new goal, get tips from an HSS surgeon and sports medicine expert on sticking to your program.
Scott Rodeo
Orthopedic Surgeon
If you enjoy overhead activities like tennis, racquetball, baseball or softball, yoga can be a very beneficial adjunct to your fitness routine.
Cara Ann Senicola
Certified Yoga Instructor
Learn more about exercise basics with this foundational workout program from HSS strength and conditioning specialist Jimmy Russomano.
Jimmy Russomano
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Stretching is a crucial part of any exercise routine. Learn more about techniques to use to improve your performance and lower your risk of injury.
Leigh-Ann Bramble
Physical Therapist
For a time-efficient and fun home workout session, try our circuit training routine which incorporates all the fitness components.
Max Castrogaleas
Exercise Physiologist
Learn how to set a successful exercise goal with these suggestions from HSS exercise physiologist Ashley Fluger.
Ashley Fluger
Exercise Physiologist
Learn tips, technique and more from an HSS exercise physiologist.
HSS Rehabilitation
Into indoor cycling? Here’s a step-by-step guide to proper bike setup for newbies and experienced riders alike.
HSS Rehabilitation
Resistance training is a key part in maintaining your overall health. HSS provides you with ways in which to use your equipment and body to train.
Ashley Fluger
Exercise Physiologist
Pamela Geisel
Exercise Physiologist
Chelsea Long, MS, CSCS, an exercise physiologist at HSS, suggests some regular everyday items that you can use to add variety and intensity to your at-home workout.
Chelsea Long
Physical Therapist
Ashley Fluger, CSCS, CPT, an exercise physiologist at HSS, provides four resistance band exercises for strengthening the whole body.
Ashley Fluger
Exercise Physiologist
Chelsea Long, MS, CSCS, an exercise physiologist at HSS, suggests three short routines that can help you squeeze in a quick workout before getting back to your day.
Chelsea Long
Exercise Physiologist
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the joints. Follow these tips that will help bring you closer to reaching your exercise goals.
Lauren P. Smith
Physical Therapist
If encouraging your kids to exercise more in the colder months is a constant challenge, try these ideas from HSS strength and conditioning specialist Jimmy Russomano.
Jimmy Russomano
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Winter is the perfect time to shake up your usual fitness routine. HSS exercise physiologist Aaron Karp offers ways to complement your favorite summer activity in the off season.
HSS Rehabilitation