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.

These static and dynamic upper-body stretches target the shoulders, hands, arms, chest and back to reduce pain and improve ...

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 ...

Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is key ...

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

Everyone knows the secret to a safer, more effective workout: several minutes of stretching beforehand, to get the blood flowing and make muscles limber, right? Think again. Many experts have cooled ...

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 ...

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 ...

Daily stretching improves posture, joint mobility and daily comfort for home, work, and exercise with practical routines for consistent practice.

Dynamic warm-ups involve movements that mimic the activity to be performed, gradually increasing in intensity. These exercises not only prepare the muscles for the demands of running but also activate ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...