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 ...

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 ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

Static stretching before workouts feels right—but according to U.S. physical therapy experts, it may be quietly sabotaging ...

Stretching is widely considered one of the cornerstones of physical well-being. Whether you’re warming up before a workout or winding down after a long day, stretching has long been associated with ...

Running with stiff, tight muscles is not only hard, but it can also set you up for injury if you make it a habit. So doing a few running stretches regularly to maintain or improve your flexibility and ...

We all know the importance of stretching. I encourage all of my clients to stretch before and after their workouts to help prevent muscle soreness and reduce the likelihood of injury — plus throughout ...

What stretch is best before a workout? Researchers have produced conflicting results when it comes to the best pre-workout stretch. For example, a well-cited August 2003 study showed evidence of ...