Stretching is a crucial part of any fitness routine. It helps keep your body flexible, enhances your performance during physical activities, and aids in muscle recovery afterward. Stretching is ...

Even when we manage to squeeze in a workout on a busy day, the majority of us skip the cooldown when we are pressed for time (which, let's be honest, is pretty much always). We're all guilty of ...

Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...

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 ...

If you've joined our Start TODAY 30-day walking challenge you have logged almost two weeks worth of daily walks. With your focus on making walking a daily habit, you might not be concerned with ...

For those of us who prioritize daily activity yet spend long days in primarily sedentary postures, keeping your frame ache-free can be a serious challenge. One major pain point for serial hunched-over ...

You’ve seen it in every fitness class, sports movie, and gym session. People touching their toes, pulling their arms across their chests, and lunging side to side before their workout begins. Static ...

If you’re looking to increase your flexibility or relieve muscle tightness, a common strategy is to add some stretching to your weekly routine. But your typical static or dynamic stretching might not ...

Why is stretching so important? Just like you train your muscles to strengthen them, you can and should work to improve your muscles’ length and flexibility. That’s part of what will help you move ...

Targeting major muscle groups, like the hamstrings, quadriceps, and back can drastically improve flexibility. Take time with each area by holding stretches for at least 30 seconds. This time period ...

WHEN IT COMES to stretching, timing matters. If you’ve been spending 20 minutes doing static stretches before each workout, it’s time to find a new warmup routine that’s won't waste that valuable time ...