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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Let me hit you with a very controversial health statement: Stretching is just as important, if not more important, than your workout. Okay, that might not seem controversial, but you would think so ...
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 ...
Maintaining flexibility and mobility is crucial for adults over 60 to prevent falls and injuries. A new guide outlines seven ...
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 ...
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 ...