“Doing the couch stretch – loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the lower spine to the top of the thighs] – will really help you loosen up the hips, and [ease] the ...

At its core, the TB12 Method emphasizes what Brady calls “muscle pliability”. The idea is that muscles should remain strong yet flexible, able to move through their full range without stiffness.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...