Not all stretching is created equal. It's important to know which stretches are inadvisable for you, which ones are useful, and when they are appropriate to perform. Dynamic stretches are moving ...

Seasonal changes have historically motivated exercisers to engage in behavior change. The first spring thaw is often an ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

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For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

Experts reveal how often you really need to stretch to relieve stiffness and boost mobility, especially as you age.

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 ...

Stretching your shoulder muscles can help with increased movement and flexibility and can also help prevent injury. Try incorporating these stretches into your exercise routine. Whether you have pain, ...

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 ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...