Stretching is a fixed part of many people’s exercise routines. New research, however, shows that its effects are often ...

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.

The assisted stretching trend is more popular than ever. Stretching is an important part of “recovery,” or healing the body after exercise. We got professionally stretched to report on what it’s like, ...

That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

If you’re someone who trains hard, you probably already know that recovery is just as crucial as the workout itself. But to get out the tight kinks and relieve sore muscles, there is a debate about ...

As our muscles perform their duty of flexing or extending joints in our body, they either contract (shorten), or extend (lengthen). Elise mentioned that every muscle in our body performs optimally or ...

Pet owners need to take notes from their cat or or dog. The right way to start your day is with a nice early morning stretch routine. Not only does stretching help ease our desk-bound backs, it gets ...