Your Body M.O.T

Gwyneth, The Angels… pretty much every Fitstagram star going knows it’s the key to getting strong and lithe. But do you? Read on for the new secret behind the best bodies in the business

- Gemma Askham

First, you submerge yourself in freezing water, then you pull on a pair of crotchhigh robotic wellies that pummel your legs for 30 minutes. We know... sounds like torture (or something that would go on at niche after-dark establishments). But this routine is just one element of the latest recovery programme at Tone House, one of New York City’s most hardcore (and celebrity beloved) fitness clubs. They also offer targeted, guided foam-rolling classes. Meanwhile, over in LA, StretchLabs are springing up like blow-dry bars, where a flexologist will pull and lengthen your entire body. So, while we’ve all been focusing on doing the baddest workouts, those in the know have been stretching and pummeling their butts into submission. Here’s why (and how) you should follow their lead.

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