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 ...

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 ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

Getting old is a challenge, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Despite my daily exercise workouts and healthy diet, I find that my movements have become progressively less fluid and efficient. This ...

Full-body stretching is a great way to become more flexible, increase mobility, and decrease pain. While there are a variety of moves that can help address certain issues (like lower back pain), a ...

I hear conflicting recommendations on how to breathe when I exercise: In through the nose, out through the mouth? In and out through the nose? Let my breath flow naturally or breath in and out for a ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...

Stretches and exercises for neck pain can offer relief, but it’s important to assess your pain level first. Here’s a guide to help you determine whether at-home neck exercises are right for you. Share ...

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 ...