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

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.

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

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 ...

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 ...

Want to stay limber as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility. Building flexibility into your workout routine is important, as it can help you get more out of ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your body and brain crave stretching, and you could suffer some consequences if you don't dedicate time to it. (Photo: Yifei Fang ...

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