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.
If a muscle or joint feels tight, stretching tends to be people’s first port of call. On the face of it, this approach makes sense, but a movement mechanics expert says it might not be the best course ...
There are several reasons you pay struggle with muscle mobility as you age. If you’re sitting down for the majority of the day, for example, this can put lots of pressure on your muscles and joints, ...
A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.
The psoas is a large, powerful muscle that runs from the lower back to the femur (thigh bone). Lunges and other psoas stretches can help relieve tension in the psoas muscle. Share on Pinterest Tony ...
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 ...
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The best dynamic warm-up stretches for runners

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.
Chair exercises for leg strength after 65, 6 no-strain moves from certified trainer Michael Betts, with form cues and sets.
Yoga isn’t the only way to improve your posture—exercises that stretch and strengthen your core, back, chest, and neck can ...
Many athletes stretch before and after exercise, but they may not be gaining benefits from doing so. ESB Basic/shutterstock.com There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value – or lack ...