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.

Any healthy workout routine should include stretching exercises. That's because stretching provides a variety of health benefits, from improving flexibility to preventing injury. There are two main ...

Physical therapists share their favorite ways to loosen up your hip flexors.

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...