Flexibility is important for all sports and everyday activities. Flexibility is important for all sports and everyday activities since it helps to prevent injury and muscle soreness, and increases ...

Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...

As a 6-foot male with thin arms, meager flexibility and so-so balance, I long ago gave up any idea of trying gymnastics. Other than muddling through an intro class in the company of little girls, ...

Over the past 20-30 years, fitness and sports training programs have evolved in a way that yields exceptional human performance results. You may remember in the 1970s and '80s that a 4.5-second, ...

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

Jumping straight into a gym workout without warming up can leave your body feeling stiff, tight, and more prone to injury.

Whether to stretch or not is a common discussion among all types of fitness enthusiasts. The answer largely depends on the individual and the activity accomplished that day. Here is a common question: ...

Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know that stretching is important, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s ...

Dynamic stretches are movements that people perform at a slower pace than most workouts. Individuals tend to do dynamic stretches to warm up their muscles and prepare for exercise. In recent years, ...