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.

Not all stretching is created equal. It's important to know which stretches are inadvisable for you, which ones are useful, and when they are appropriate to perform. Dynamic stretches are moving ...

If you have trouble figuring out the best way to stretch a particular muscle, try this chart that has a huge range of stretches for each body part. The stretches are arranged into easy, medium, and ...

Some experts say stretching before exercise helps performance and lessens injuries. But, believe it or not, others say stretching does the opposite. Who’s right? Proponents point to people who can’t ...

Bed stretches after 60, NASM-CPT Annie Landry shares 4 easy moves to loosen hips and back faster than foam rolling.

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 ...

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There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value—or lack thereof—of muscle stretching to accelerate recovery after exercise. “Stretching clears out your lactic acid,” and other similar claims ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve hip pain.Certain ...