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.

New to yoga? This 20-minute at-home guide teaches beginners how to stretch, strengthen, and relax with easy-to-follow exercises.

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a great way to get in a fast, effective workout. This quick routine is helpful ...

Start your morning with a rejuvenating 10-minute full-body yoga stretch designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. This equipment-free routine focuses on awakening the spine, lengthening ...

After over a decade of adding this specific mobility and flexibility routine to my life, to say it has been life-changing is no exaggeration. Not only have I been coaching it as a standalone workout ...

You know those mornings when your body feels like it’s auditioning for the role of the Tin Man? I’ve had my fair share, especially when I head out for a walk and realize my hips and hamstrings didn’t ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - If you think stretching is only for athletes, you’re wrong. Experts say stretching is good for everyone, and a 2023 study found that adults who stretched five days a ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture, she can be found reading, hiking, or ...

Male athlete doing fitness exercise using foam roller, home workout. - stock photo - GettyImages Fitness enthusiasts are competitive types. They’re always trying to run faster, lift more weight, and ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Stretching relieves stiffness and supports mobility, ...

Doing the splits and folding your forehead onto your thighs are cool party tricks, but the best flexibility benefits are functional–and you don’t need to be Gumby to reap them. There are two main ...