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 ...

You may already know that stretching serves an important role in health and fitness, yet it isn’t always so clear when to stretch, or how. “Stretching is a technique that can be used to prepare the ...

For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re easy to skip because stretching can feel uncomfortable, less stimulating compared to your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re ...

Stretching is popular in fitness programs, athletic preparations and injury rehabilitation and beneficial for several muscle conditions. It is known to lessen stress, relieve headaches and backaches, ...

Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

The No. 1 rule for a proper warm-up and stretching routine prior to any athletic performance is to never stretch or begin any activity when your muscles are cold. Always begin with some mild aerobic ...

Instead of static stretching, recent studies suggest that dynamic warm-ups are more effective in preparing the body for a run. In this article, we will explore the importance of dynamic warm-ups, ...

Sounds a lot better than hours of cardio, right? If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s easy to hone in on workouts that burn as many calories as possible. For many people, this means cardio, cardio, ...

You are living in the fitness stone age if you are still running on a treadmill or holding static stretches to warm-up for your workout or sporting event. I think of the dynamic warm-up as fitness ...