A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passive stretching with the help of a therapist—this is what assisted stretching entails. Photo: Getty Images, Nina Ponath;Collage ...

Sounds a lot better than hours of cardio, right? If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s easy to hone in on workouts that burn as many calories as possible. For many people, this means cardio, cardio, ...

There have been lots of celebs who promote highly aggressive stretching routines: There was Madonna’s photo of her leg tucked behind her head; Jennifer Garner’s Instagram posts with her Pilates ...

How, when and even whether to stretch before exercising is a hotly debated topic in the running community. New research out of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse finds that passive stretching before a ...

What is PNF stretching? Experts explain the benefits and how to do it safely. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ever wondered — ...

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

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There have been lots of celebs who promote highly aggressive stretching routines: There was Madonna's photo of her leg tucked behind her head; Jennifer Garner's Instagram posts with her Pilates ...