For some, sitting all day leads to sore and achy muscles. Others may notice they’re not recovering from minor injuries as quickly as they once did and their pain from a twisted ankle lingers for ...

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 ...

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

Once you put in a few hours in the gym or finally take the final step in a miles-long run, it’s very easy to want to head straight to the showers rather than stretching. But not taking the time to ...

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 ...

The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...

After a long run or a strenuous lifting session, it feels good to stretch your muscles. In addition to preventing injury, stretching can also improve flexibility, making everyday motions a little ...

Learn why your hips feel stiff and how to fix it with these expert-recommended movements for maximum mobility.