Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the ...

Flexibility is an underrated aspect of fitness, especially since we tend to lose some of our mobility as we get older—how many of the older folks in your life can comfortably reach overhead? But ...

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 ...

With the holidays in full swing, you’re likely finding yourself with little time and lots of stress. But taking a few minutes out of your day to connect with your breath and body may be just what you ...

How to get into Super Soldier Pose (a powerful yoga pose also known as a variation of Vishvamitrasana). Unlock your flexibility with this powerful yoga hip & hamstring stretch, to deeply open your ...

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. Some Olympic fans ...

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 ...

Olympic athletes and everyday adults have surprisingly similar physical issues. That's why an Olympic physical therapist ...

We tend to think of stretching as something you do before a workout—or maybe something you should do, but don’t. Yet stretching can be one of the most effective tools for preserving and improving ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

Staff member Karen Kenney works on Mark Marchand on the first day that Flexable Assisted Stretching and Wellness was open on Oct. 1. The new Flexable Studio is at 249 Sheep Davis Road in Concord. They ...

The cat-cow pose is great for spinal flexibility and relaxation of the back muscles. Start on all fours with hands under ...