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.

If a muscle or joint feels tight, stretching tends to be people’s first port of call. On the face of it, this approach makes sense, but a movement mechanics expert says it might not be the best course ...

Daily stretching improves posture, joint mobility and daily comfort for home, work, and exercise with practical routines for consistent practice.

For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. As a mobility coach in professional ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. We stretch for lots of ...

If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...

It's no wonder many people confuse yoga and stretching. On the surface, they have a ton in common. Both yoga and stretching are often done to relieve muscle tightness and tension, for example. Both ...

Editor’s Note: Dana Santas is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, experienced registered yoga teacher and mind-body coach known as the Mobility Maker. She’s the yoga coach for the ...

Daily muscle stretching could bring health benefits to elderly people with reduced mobility, according to new research published today in the Journal of Physiology. Despite the well-known beneficial ...

Yoga isn’t the only way to improve your posture—exercises that stretch and strengthen your core, back, chest, and neck can ...