Exercises for Strength and Flexibility

5 Exercises to Prevent an Aching Neck
Although neck pain can be the result of stress, age or injury, it is most often associated with poor posture.

Exercise and the Aging Person
Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass.

Strengthen Your Back with This Rotation
Use this lower back rotation to strengthen your back muscles and improve your spine’s flexibility.

Boost Your Flexibility with the Back Press
The back press exercise strengthens your abdominal muscles and improves spinal flexibility.

The Bridge to a Healthy Back
The bridge is often performed as part of a yoga or Pilates class. It strengthens the abdominal core, buttocks, and hamstrings.

For a Back Stretch, Try the Elbow Press
The elbow press is a type of stretching exercise that bends the back backward, in an extension.

Pelvic Tilt Builds Back Strength
The pelvic tilt exercise is composed of subtle motions that build strength by isolating, tightening, and holding muscle positions.

A Rotation That Starts at the Waist
This back exercise improves strength and flexibility of your spine. Start by sitting in a sturdy chair, with your feet flat on the floor.

The Side Stretch: A Gentle Exercise
The side stretch exercise stretches and strengthens the intercostal muscles, which help support the ribs.