OrthoMichigan

30/01/2026

Does this scene sound familiar? You walk into the gym for the first time, or maybe the first time in a while, feeling energized and ready to become the kind of person who works out. But as you look around … you realize you have absolutely no idea what you’re actually supposed to do. This five-day exercise plan for beginners includes three days of resistance training, two days of cardio and two days of rest.

When you’re just entering the world of physical fitness, it can be hard to know where to start. An exercise specialist shares a one-week sample workout routine that you can use over and over.

28/01/2026

It takes time, dedication and discipline to pick up a healthy habit and keep it going. But sometimes, when we’re sucked into new routines and fitness challenges, we can find ourselves a bit in over our heads. 75 Soft takes the same concepts from 75 Hard but makes them more accessible and less rigid. Here's how you can follow it:

A health and sports performance psychologist explains why the 75 Soft Challenge may be more accessible but just as challenging as the 75 Hard Challenge by inspiring you to make small changes in diet, physical fitness, mental health and more.

26/01/2026

Limiting your physical activity or sitting for long periods of time can cause your muscles to lose their flexibility and range. And as you age, your muscles gradually become shorter and begin to lose some elasticity. Aging can also decrease the range of motion in your hips, shoulders and spine.

But the good news is that it’s never too late to find ways to improve your flexibility.

To improve your range of motion and keep your muscles limber as you age, add flexibility exercises to your fitness routine. Here are five options.

24/01/2026

Back pain has a way of disrupting even the simplest of tasks. When your lower back is painful, getting out of a seated position, standing long enough to do dishes or just bending over to pick up something off the floor can be difficult.

Here are some of the best exercises and stretches to relieve your lower back pain.

When your back hurts, your first instinct may be to head to bed until it goes away. But that will just make you stiffer. Try these exercises and stretches to work out the kinks.

22/01/2026

Exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But if you’ve gotten out of the habit of being active — or have never found an exercise routine that works — it can feel like an impossible task to begin.

The good news? It’s never too late to start exercising.

If you’ve gotten out of the habit of exercising (or have never been able to stick to it), getting started can feel impossible. But it’s never too late to begin! An exercise physiologist shares practical tips to help you get and stay motivated.

20/01/2026

Whether you spend long hours at a desk, wake up feeling stiff or just want to move with more ease, adding cat-cow pose to your daily routine can help.

This gentle yoga stretch supports your spine, strengthens your core and calms your mind. A yoga therapist explains how to do it and why it helps.

20/01/2026

Today, we celebrate and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and all he fought for to advance freedom, justice, and racial equality.

20/01/2026

Researchers have found that keeping your body healthy through exercise can help keep your mind sharp, too. Here's how:

Keeping your body healthy through exercise can help keep your mind sharp, too, especially if you’re already experiencing memory issues. Find out how.

20/01/2026

Playing video games. Doing squats. Have you ever tried combining these activities into one physical fitness routine … at the same time? Here's how anyone can make the most out of exergaming and the kinds of benefits you can get from active video games.

Looking for a new physical fitness routine that’s fun and effective? A sports medicine physician explains why you might want to try active video games for their accessibility and innovation.

20/01/2026

You’re probably familiar with the phrase, “Slow and steady wins the race.” As it turns out, that guidance is worth following when it comes to planning how hard to make your daily cardio training.

A growing body of research shows that relatively mild “zone 2 cardio” exercise delivers significant health and fitness benefits. Bottom line? Fitness gains don’t necessarily require grueling training.

Are zone 2 cardio workouts worth doing in a world where “no pain, no gain” is an exercise mantra? Absolutely, says our exercise physiologist — and here’s why.

20/01/2026

Knee pain worse at night? Arthritis and a few other conditions related to inflammation or injury can cause knee pain to worsen at night. This nighttime pain can also be incredibly frustrating, especially if it’s keeping you up or hurts more when you’re resting. Here's what you can do if knee pain is keeping you awake at night.

Knee pain at night can be a nuisance and a sign of serious joint conditions. An orthopaedic surgeon shares insight.

15/01/2026

Working out your quad muscles is a cornerstone of any good exercise program. We all can benefit from strong upper leg muscles to do everything from helping us stand up from a chair to giving us explosive power for sprinting and jumping. Here are some good exercises for your quads:

Stronger quads help with everything from standing to sprinting. Give your legs the workout they deserve with these moves.