Writing is my passion.
Whether I’m sharing health and fitness advice, injury prevention tips, how-to guides, product reviews or personal essays, words bring me joy. My writing has been published in all the top health and fitness magazines in the US, as well as travel guidebooks and more. See below for examples of my work.
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HEALTH, PRODUCT REVIEW
10 May 2024
Fortune
The 9 best infrared saunas, according to a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Unlike traditional saunas, which use wood to create heat, infrared saunas use light. (1) This allows them to work at lower temperatures. Infrared saunas are gaining popularity for their relaxation and health benefits, but choosing the best infrared s...
HEALTH, PRODUCT REVIEW, EXERCISE
6 May 2024
Fortune
The 6 Best Outdoor Saunas of 2024, According to a Physical Therapist
Outdoor saunas provide a luxurious escape from the daily grind, offering a sanctuary to relax, unwind, and prioritize mental and physical well-being. With scientifically-backed health benefits like enhanced cardiovascular function, improved mood, and...
FEATURED EXPERT, EXERCISE, RUNNING, HEALTH
13 March 2024
WellWorthy
Running on Treadmill vs Running Outside: Everything You Need To Know
Few running debates are as hotly contested as the conversation about running on a treadmill vs. outside. Both forms of cardio have their perks, but it’s natural to wonder if one is superior over the other, providing a better workout or the ability to...
EXERCISE
2 February 2024
Forbes
7 Best Arm Exercises For Increasing Strength
If you’re looking to boost your upper body strength and get the most out of your workouts this year, focus on strengthening your arms. While strong, toned arms may look good, they are also the foundation for safe, stable and functional upper body mov...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PRODUCT REVIEW, FEATURED EXPERT
24 January 2024
Women's Health
We Sweat-Tested Hundreds of Fitness Products, And Here Are The 75 We Love
Proud to be a featured expert and offer my fitness reccomendations for the 2024 Women's Health Fitness Awards! The 2024 fitness awards are all about the cream of the crop apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories that support your holistic fitnes...
RUNNING, EXERCISE
8 December 2023
Forbes
How To Start Running: A Beginner's Guide
Running offers a wide array of health benefits for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Running elevates your heart rate, strengthens the heart and improves blood pressure, which can lead to a reduced risk of heart disease. In fact, according to...
NUTRITION
3 November 2023
Forbes
Bodybuilding Meal Plan: What To Eat And What To Avoid
Bodybuilding is a sport that involves rigorous training and development of the body’s muscles through a combination of weightlifting, cardio and nutrition. “Bodybuilding is training with the goal of optimizing and maximizing muscle hypertrophy or inc...
HEALTH
19 October 2023
Forbes
A Guide To The Best Natural Muscle Relaxers
The best natural muscle relaxer (and how much to use) depends on one’s individual preferences and response to the substance. There are many effective options, according to Dr. Graham, but consider the list of his favorites below. Magnesium is an esse...
EXERCISE, STRETCH
17 October 2023
Forbes
Best Shoulder Exercises For Strength and Stability
Every upper body action depends on strong and stable shoulders—whether one is reaching to put something on a high shelf, carrying groceries, lifting children or doing a number of other daily tasks. Certain professions and sports require even more str...
STRETCH, FEATURED EXPERT
11 April 2023
Women's Health
This Stretch Will Relieve Your Tight Back In Just 30 Seconds
For many people, stretching exercises probably fall on the “things I should do but don’t” list. After all, it’s easy to forgo stretching, given all the other responsibilities that demand your time and attention. Here’s the thing: Stretching exercises...
EXERCISE
13 March 2023
Forbes
10 Best Leg Exercises, According To Experts
Below are 10 exercises to help you strengthen your legs safely and effectively, according to Dr. Giordano. Keep in mind that each exercise can be modified by a fitness professional to be either more challenging or easier, as needed. If you have any m...
HEALTH
19 January 2023
Forbes Health
Early Signs And Symptoms Of Arthritis
When people hear the term “arthritis,” they typically think of osteoarthritis (OA)—likely because it’s the most common form of arthritis, affecting 80% of U.S. adults over the age of 65 . According to Dr. Graham, OA is considered a degenerative disor...
PRODUCT REVIEW
4 August 2022
Forbes Health
Plantar Fasciitis Shoes: Kuru Women's Sneakers Review
A shoe cannot cure plantar fasciitis, nor can it address the cause of this condition. However, Kuru shoes are designed to increase comfort and reduce pain (at least in the short term) for many people affected by plantar fasciitis.
EXERCISE
21 July 2022
Women's Health
Trainers Say You Only Need These 8 Easy Exercises To Improve Hip Mobility
(Featured expert for this piece.)
Fitness trends come and go, but mobility training never goes out of style. In fact, trainers and physical therapists swear by it for good reason. Mobility comes with benefits like muscle activation, injury preventi...
PRODUCT REVIEW
19 April 2022
Forbes Health
The Best Office Chairs For Back Pain Of 2022
Often, people use whatever office chair is provided in the workplace, or if they’re at home, they use any chair that’s available, says Jacobs. But the key to finding a good office chair for back pain is identifying the one that works for you—and you ...
EXERCISE
16 November 2021
Forbes Health
Exercises To Try While Traveling This Holiday Season
Walking lunges have several benefits that can come in handy during the holidays. They get you moving, increasing the heart rate and promoting circulation, and they both stretch and strengthen the hips and legs. By aiding circulation, they help flush ...
PRODUCT REVIEW
27 October 2021
Forbes Health
Best Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis Of 2021, According To Podiatrists
Finding the best shoes for plantar fasciitis—a condition involving pain near the heel—can be a challenge. It requires understanding what causes plantar fasciitis in the first place and getting to know your own feet. While it’s best to have a podiatri...
PRODUCT REVIEW
20 September 2021
Forbes Health
Best Foot Rests 2021
Whether you’re working from home or in the office, you may be spending many hours sitting in an uncomfortable position, which can lead to discomfort and pain. Thankfully, any chair or workspace can be modified easily by adding a foot rest.
A foot re...
EXERCISE
8 September 2021
Forbes Health
6 Expert Tips For Building Muscle
To build muscle effectively, it’s important to have a basic resistance training plan. Victoria Sekely, a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and run coach keeps it simple: “The best way to build muscle is to lif...
EXERCISE
2 August 2021
Forbes Health
A Guide To The Best Exercises For Seniors
Exercise is important for older adults (age 65+) because being physically active makes it easier to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), including eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair and moving around the...
PRODUCT REVIEW
19 July 2021
Forbes Health
Doctor On Demand Online Therapy Review
Founded in 2012, Doctor on Demand is an app-based service that offers medical care from the comfort of your home. It offers urgent care, behavioral healthcare, preventive healthcare and chronic care. Behavioral healthcare includes both psychiatry and...
EXERCISE, STRETCH
3 June 2021
Forbes Health
Yoga For Beginners
With origins hailing from India, yoga has become a mainstay in Western culture, with roughly 80 million people practicing yoga in the United States alone. Due to its accessibility, approachability and modifiability, it’s easy to see why it continues ...
EXERCISE, HEALTH
28 April 2021
Men's Health
Building Muscle Isn't a Mystery—Here's How Long It Should Take You
You’re doing the work, you’re feeling the burn, but how long does it actually take to build muscle?
Building muscle isn’t just a matter of showing up and working out however and whenever you want. Looking in the mirror doesn’t help either (sorry). Y...
STRETCH
22 January 2021
Men's Health
The 4 Best Stretches for Your Quads
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this series, she gives...
STRETCH, BOOK
13 January 2021
Personal
Stretch Yourself Healthy Guide: Easy Routines to Relieve Pain, Boost Energy, and Feel Refreshed: By Dr. Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT, CSCS and the Editors of Prevention
Aging and life can leave your body stiff, tired, and tense. This guide undoes it all. Inside, you’ll get:
- 50+ essential stretches, plus modifications.
- Step-by-step descriptions and photographs for getting each stretch just right.
- Compl...
PRODUCT REVIEW
3 December 2020
Men's Health
The Best Yoga Blocks to Help Improve Your Mobility and Flexibility
Featured expert in this piece: "If you haven't started practicing yoga, you really should. "Yoga is perfect especially in the current moment, for men working from home and missing the gym. You’d be surprised how much hitting the mat can invigorate yo...
EXERCISE, HEALTH
9 July 2020
Men's Health
How to Safely Return to Working Out After Taking Time Off
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
EXERCISE, STRETCH
18 June 2020
Men's Health
How to Get Started With Yoga
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
EXERCISE
16 June 2020
Runner's World
These Tabata Workouts Can Boost Your Fitness in Just 4 Minutes
With so many different ways to train, it can be hard to know what to focus on. Should you be clocking in long workouts and adding lots of mileage or should you be focusing on cross-training and strength training to give your legs and lungs a boost? T...
PRODUCT REVIEW
15 June 2020
Runner's World
Tested: The Best Percussion Massagers to Relieve Muscle Soreness
Featured expert.
Percussion massagers are among the easiest ways to recover your legs after a hard run. The handheld devices are effectively jigsaws, using a reciprocating tip to strike your muscle tissue about 2,000 to 3,000 times per minute, which...
EXERCISE, STRETCH
4 June 2020
Men's Health
Men Should Start Adding Pilates to Your Home Workouts. Here's How.
Before you grab your weights, you might want to consider another way to get your health and fitness on track. Maybe you’re feeling strong—but are you feeling stiff? Too much sitting at your work-from-home station? Pilates might be just what you need ...
EXERCISE, RUNNING
27 May 2020
Runner's World
Peloton Instructor Becs Gentry Shares One Go-To Exercise for Every Running Goal
As the days become weeks and the weeks become months, there is plenty of time during this national quarantine and social-distancing period to focus on your running goals. With spring and summer races canceled, it is easy to lack motivation to get fas...
PRODUCT REVIEW, PHYSICAL THERAPY
21 May 2020
Men's Health
How Kinesio Tape Actually Works
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
7 May 2020
Men's Health
Guys Experience Pelvic Pain, Too. Here's How to Handle It.
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
NUTRITION, HEALTH
7 May 2020
Runner's World
10 Low-Carb Vegetables That Support Your Training and Boost Your Health
Let’s be honest: Most of us are usually eager to load up on carbohydrates. Whether it’s to fuel up before a big race or to replenish after a long run, we know that carbohydrate is our bodies’ first preferred fuel source for fast energy. And when you ...
STRETCH
30 April 2020
Men's Health
The 8 Best Stretches to Relieve Your Back Pain
Back pain can make spending your time stuck indoors even more uncomfortable. Whether that discomfort stems from spending too many hours sitting on your couch or at your makeshift WFH desk, or overdoing it during an overly-ambitious home workout, it's...
STRETCH
23 April 2020
Men's Health
3 Sciatica Stretches That Will Help to Vanquish Your Low Back Pain
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
HEALTH, PRODUCT REVIEW
15 April 2020
Runner's World
4 Different Ways to Use Epsom Salts to Boost Recovery
With all the stressors in the world these days, we could all use a long hot relaxing bath. But us runners in particular might want to sprinkle a little something extra in to reduce aches and pains and aid with recovery: Epsom salt.
STRETCH, EXERCISE, HEALTH
9 April 2020
Men's Health
How to Recover From a Bad Stubbed Toe
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
STRETCH
26 March 2020
Men's Health
7 Biceps Stretches to Help Prime Your Guns for Action
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
RUNNING, PERSONAL ESSAY
19 March 2020
Runner's World
Running Has Taught Us Everything We Need to Persevere During Times of Uncertainty
With the rapid rise of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, we have been called upon to physically distance ourselves from one another. Like many, I am definitely feeling that distance in more ways than one. But despite so many chan...
RUNNING, EXERCISE, STRETCH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
12 March 2020
Men's Health
How to Handle Pain From Shin Splints
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
STRETCH, EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
20 February 2020
Men's Health
How to Work Through a Sore Groin
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
13 February 2020
Men's Health
Every Question About Your IT Band, Answered
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
6 February 2020
Men's Health
How to Keep Tennis Elbow From Throwing You Off Your Game
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, sh...
EXERCISE, RUNNING, PHYSICAL THERAPY
30 January 2020
Men's Health
How to Deal With Pain From Runner's Knee
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, HEALTH
23 January 2020
Men's Health
How to Work Through Tendonitis
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, HEALTH
9 January 2020
Men's Health
4 Ways to Treat a Sprained Ankle
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
2 January 2020
Men's Health
How to Recover from a Sprained Wrist
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, HEALTH
19 December 2019
Men's Health
How to Soothe Your Sore Toe
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
12 December 2019
Men's Health
2 Simple Tricks to Beat Ankle Pain
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
5 December 2019
Men's Health
How to Handle Any Type of Elbow Pain
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
PERSONAL ESSAY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, FEATURED EXPERT
3 December 2019
Personal
Defining Moment: Circling Back and Moving Ahead
As my horse hobbled up the mountain toward Ruminahui, a volcano in Ecuador that rises more than 3 miles above sea level, shooting pain radiated from my upper back toward my ribs. It had started an hour earlier, when my horse had stumbled over uneven ...
STRETCH
26 November 2019
Women's Health
Improve Your Upper Body Flexibility By Doing These Arm Stretches At Home
(Quotes Rachel Tavel, written by Mallory Creveling) Stretching feels oh-so-soothing post-workout or even after sitting on your butt all day. Finding the perfect pose that seems to ease just the right tight spot can instantly calm the mind and offer a...
EXERCISE
23 November 2019
Healthline
How an Indoor Rowing Workout Can Transform Your Body — Trust Me, I’m a Rower
With all the workout options available these days, it can be hard to choose just one way to sweat. Some workouts are great for getting your heart rate up, while others provide a good way to tone and strengthen your muscles. But what if there was one ...
EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, HEALTH
21 November 2019
Men's Health
3 Steps to Stop Heel Pain in Its Tracks
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, RUNNING, PHYSICAL THERAPY
14 November 2019
Men's Health
How to Prevent Knee Pain from Ruining Your Workouts
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
7 November 2019
Men's Health
How to Deal With Carpal Tunnel
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
24 October 2019
Men's Health
Loosen Up Your Tight Hips By Fixing Your Psoas
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
17 October 2019
Men's Health
Loosen Up Your Tight Quads With 3 Moves
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
10 October 2019
Men's Health
How to Solve AC Joint Pain in Your Shoulder
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE
5 October 2019
Men's Health
How Group Fitness Workouts Can Make You Stronger
Life is busy. Between work, family, and running your household, it can be hard to cram in a workout and see your friends, let alone have the chance to make new ones. There is plenty of pressure to get it all done, but it's tough to be strong and fit ...
STRETCH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
3 October 2019
Men's Health
5 Stretches to Loosen Up Your Tight Hips
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, STRETCH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
26 September 2019
Men's Health
4 Ways to Quickly Relieve That Pain in Your Neck
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
19 September 2019
Men's Health
How to Fix Your Foot Pain
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
12 September 2019
Men's Health
How to Relieve Your Sore Hamstrings
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
5 September 2019
Men's Health
How to Relieve Your Upper Back Pain
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
29 August 2019
Men's Health
How to Solve That Sore Back
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
22 August 2019
Men's Health
How to Take the Load Off Your Sore Knees
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY, EXERCISE
15 August 2019
Men's Health
How to Deal With Your Sore Shoulders
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE, STRETCH, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
8 August 2019
Men's Health
How to Loosen Up Your Tight Hamstrings
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
1 August 2019
Men's Health
The Stretches You Need to Keep Your Arms Loose
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
STRETCH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
25 July 2019
Men's Health
How to Relieve Your Tight Chest Muscles
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line. In this weekly series, she gives you tips on how t...
EXERCISE
3 July 2019
Greatist
How to Turn Your Daily Walk into a Cardio Workout
There are lots of walks in life: the catwalk, the moonwalk, the walk of shame… But for most of us, walking is mostly just a great way to get around. It’s also one of the easiest forms of exercise, since it requires no equipment (or real skill).
That...
EXERCISE, RUNNING, PHYSICAL THERAPY
27 June 2019
Runner's World
8 Functional Training Moves That Will Pump Up Your Pace and Endurance
It’s no secret that being strong is an important part of being a runner and critical for preventing injuries. But there are many different fads that pop up in the strength training world, and not all of them are backed by science.
Functional trainin...
HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
2 June 2019
Self
How to Know When You Should See a Physical Therapist
If you’re an active person, chances are you may want to see a physical therapist at some point. Many factors go into how likely that might be, but even minor aches and pains can sneak up on the best of us. Thankfully, pain often comes and goes, but i...
STRETCH, RUNNING
15 May 2019
Men's Health
Your Next Workout Needs These Dynamic Stretch Routines
Everyone knows that you need to commit time to training to hone your body for peak performance in sports and other physically demanding activities, but before you get to your workouts, there's one pressing question: Is stretching a necessary part of ...
EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY
9 May 2019
Runner's World
5 Shoulder Strengthening Exercises That Will Protect You From Injury
Your shoulders are probably not the first body part you think about strengthening when running is your go-to sport, but you might want to rethink that. The muscles around the shoulder, including the four rotator cuff muscles, are important for all of...
EXERCISE, STRETCH, RUNNING, PHYSICAL THERAPY
17 April 2019
Bicycling
Tight IT Band? No, You Can’t Actually Stretch It, But You Can Ease the Pain
The iliotibial band—also known as the IT band—is not only one of the most common culprits of knee pain for cyclists, but it also one of the most commonly misunderstood parts of our athletic bodies. Understanding why the IT band can become a source of...
EXERCISE
1 April 2019
Men's Health
How You Can Use Tai Chi to Get Even Stronger
When most people think of tai chi (short for “T’ai Chi Ch’üan”) they usually imagine a group of older people moving in slow motion in a public park. But this ancient movement practice is not just for the 65-plus crowd.
Tai chi has many for people at...
EXERCISE
22 March 2019
Men's Health
Switch Up Your Boring Plank With These 6 Ab-Smashing Variations
By now, most people know that planks are good for you.
The one simple position can help you tone and strengthen your abdominal, shoulder, arm, and hip muscles. The name “plank” itself comes from the idea of a plank of wood or wooden board—a hard, so...
STRETCH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
28 February 2019
Men's Health
This Full Body Stretching Routine Will Keep You Loose
Humans can do amazing things, but sometimes, we have to admit it: Our lives are not perfectly designed for our bodies. For starters, we sit too much and we stare at too many screens. All this bad positioning can take a toll on our bodies and their al...
EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY
26 February 2019
Self
5 Lunges Everyone With Tight Hips Should Do
We use the muscles in and around our hips constantly, from getting out of a chair, to walking, to powering through just about any workout. Which means there’s a good chance you’ll feel it when your hips aren’t functioning at their best.
EXERCISE
19 February 2019
Men's Health
8 Exercises to Keep Your Ankles Strong
Before you get ready for a big lower body workout, make sure you can be steady on your feet underneath you. Weak and wobbly ankles are an easy precursor to many different types of injuries.
To avoid many different types of injuries that occur while ...
EXERCISE, RUNNING, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
31 January 2019
Runner's World
Common Causes of Running-Related Ankle Pain (and How to Fix Them)
It usually goes something like this: You take some time off of running, or maybe you are just getting started for the first time, and you decide to get back out there. You’re motivated, and your intentions are good, so you pledge to get out there eve...
EXERCISE
25 January 2019
Men's Health
Sick of Situps? Stand Up for These 6 Abs Workouts.
When people think about core exercises, they usually imagine exercises that begin in the supine position, or lying on your back. There are some very effective core moves that begin in this position, but they aren’t the only ones that can help you get...
STRETCH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
18 December 2018
Men's Health
Try These 7 Stretches to Relieve Upper Back Pain
Let’s face it: Our bodies' design and the way we use them aren’t always compatible.
Our constant computer and phone use means that your head and eyes tend to be tilted downwards more than you want to admit, and definitely more than you probably real...
HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
10 December 2018
Men's Health
5 Surprising Issues That Physical Therapists Treat
What do dizziness, headaches, jaw pain, and erectile dysfunction all have in common? These might sound like symptoms you experience after a wild night out, but they are actually all symptoms you probably didn’t know could be treated with physical the...
RUNNING, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
8 December 2018
Self
How to Know When It’s Safe to Run Through Knee Pain and When You Need to Stop
Of all the aches and pains that can plague runners , knee pain is one of the most common. As a doctor of physical therapy, patients often ask me when it’s OK to run with knee pain and when running through it could lead to a worse injury. As a runner ...
EXERCISE, HEALTH
21 November 2018
Men's Health
How You Can Use Hypertrophy to Grow Your Muscles
You've probably heard big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about their lifting goals — but what does that even mean? Are the principles behind the term just some sketchy bro science, a passing fitness fad, or real,...
HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
13 November 2018
Men's Health
Pull Your Groin? Here's How to Treat It.
It's one of the most uncomfortable moments you can have in the gym: An awkward landing, a pop, and the painful sensation that prevents you from squatting, running, and even walking normally. You've strained your groin — but do you really understand h...
STRETCH, EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
1 November 2018
Men's Health
5 Moves That Can Help You Stop Your Tension Headaches
Unfortunately, the phenomenon is quite common. Just about everyone experiences headaches at some point in their life, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as many as 1 in 20 adults has a headache almost every day .
But what exactly ...
STRETCH, EXERCISE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPY
23 October 2018
Men's Health
5 Simple Yoga Poses To Improve Your Heaviest Lifts
If you’re like most guys, you probably don’t associate yoga with the weight room.
But you may be surprised how much a few simple yoga poses can seriously improve your overhead lifting technique, improve your postural alignment, and protect your sho...
HEALTH, EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY
3 October 2018
Men's Health
Lifting Heavy? Bulletproof Your Shoulders with These 5 Moves First.
No matter how much weight you’re lifting, you’re going to need strong, stable shoulders to help support the load.
If you struggle with your shoulders — or if you just want to know some more about them — it pays to see how everything's connected. Re...
RUNNING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, EXERCISE, STRETCH, HEALTH
26 September 2018
Self
7 Smart Things You Can Do to Proactively Prevent Running Injuries
Nothing gets in the way of a good run like pain. Pain can be acute and stop you right in your tracks or it can be chronic, starting small and gradually getting worse over time without completely going away. The last thing any runner wants or needs is...
EXERCISE, HEALTH
20 September 2018
Men's Health
If You Want to Maximize Your Sleep, Work Out at Night
Regular exercise has tons of well-documented health benefits, but have you considered how much impact your afternoon workout has on your nightly snooze? New research indicates that exercise — particularly moderate to intense exercise, whether it be c...
EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, RUNNING, STRETCH, HEALTH
14 September 2018
Self
7 Ways to Treat Your Feet During Marathon Training
While training for a marathon , your feet take a major pounding. Many runners forget about their feet in their strengthening and stretching programs , but as every runner knows, those feet will make some noise when there is a problem. And when they’r...
PHYSICAL THERAPY, EXERCISE, HEALTH
13 September 2018
Men's Health
Want to Get Stronger? Stop Ignoring These Muscles in Your Workout.
You think you’re on top of your workout game. You're always in the gym, you mix up your muscle groups — hell, you even make cardio a priority. But when was the last time you worked your deep cervical flexors?
Before you Google where those muscles ar...