Physical therapists share their favorite ways to loosen up your hip flexors.

Age, hormonal changes, exercise routine, and other lifestyle factors can take a toll on the body, leading to stiff joints and aching muscles. But you don't need to spend hours stretching out to work ...

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.

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When it comes to staying in shape, we often focus on "going hard." Think lifting heavier or running faster and longer. While these goals are worthy and can keep your body functioning, trainers say ...

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 ...

Prolonged sitting has negative health effects, such as muscle stiffness and an increased risk of chronic disease. Simple stretches like the seated spinal twist, crescent lunge and cat-cow a few times ...

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 ...

Although I am sometimes annoyed at their ubiquity, I admit the messaging makes sense: Stretching promotes flexibility, strength and growth, things that are helpful for physical health—but also, ...