Ever wonder if it's best for you to stretch before or after workout? We asked experts, who tell us when is the best time to get limber. Just like you train your muscles to strengthen them, you can and ...

Unlock the benefits of stretching after a rigorous leg workout with our latest video. Designed for fitness enthusiasts and fit individuals over 40, we guide you through essential yoga exercises to ...

Stretching exercises can support your lower back and prevent pain by improving posture, reducing muscle tension, and ...

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 ...

A workout routine is an entire process, not something you abruptly dive into, whether hitting the sets right away or starting with cardio. Stretching is a great start to your workout (or end?) It ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...

Once you put in a few hours in the gym or finally take the final step in a miles-long run, it’s very easy to want to head straight to the showers rather than stretching. But not taking the time to ...

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 ...

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 truth ...

Dynamic stretches move you through your whole range of motion, making them a great option for pre-workout warm-up routines.

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 ...

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 ...