But not all stretches are the same, and choosing the right type for the right time can make a significant difference. ...

While toe touches may seem simple they can be challenging if certain muscle groups are tight and inflexible Here are those ...

Kay and Blazevich systematically examined research that showed the effects of static stretching on muscle strength and other performance measures by separating the studies into total stretch ...

A stretch a day at any age brings you closer to more mobility, less stress, and better posture. Yes, even until you're well ...

I've been deeply involved in sports and regular gym workouts for most of my life, yet one crucial aspect of fitness that I ...

But, while it may be more time-efficient to skip those post-run stretches, in the long term it could come back to bite us by ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to ...

But are they the same? The short answer is, no. “Stretching” takes some defining. Static stretching refers to holding a stretch to improve muscle flexibility and offer a short-term boost in ...

There are two forms of stretching: Static stretching involves placing a muscle to its maximum possible range and holding that position for a period of time generally 30 seconds is recommended.

Growing up as a dancer, I always thought that the more flexible I was, the better I would be. In an art form that values how high your leg can go or how far backward you can bend, there was some ...

The final week of Emma Barry Murphy’s exercise challenge is all about increasing your flexibility. These ‘glorious’ stretches ...