The aim of lateral exercises – or exercises that use muscles in a sideways fashion – is to strengthen lateral muscles, such as lateral glutes, lateral hip muscles, lateral core muscles etc. In turn, ...

Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...

If you’re planning a winter ski trip, you have probably given plenty of thought to the warm clothes, the gear and the lodge. Now it’s time to plan for injury prevention. A common ski injury is a tear ...

Whether you’re a skier or not, some of the most common aches and pains can be traced back to hip weakness and instability If your lower back or knees ache at the end of a long day on the slopes, you ...

'Tis the season for hitting the slopes. And whether you’re more excited for skiing or snowboarding (and sipping hot chocolate at the lodge, let's be real), you should definitely be thinking about ...

Liz Myers, BS, C.S.C.S. is the owner of Mtn Edge Performance where she helps athletes optimize their performance and have pain-free adventures in the mountains. She has a background in freestyle ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...