Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Stretching in the morning can help reduce stiffness, improve ...

Whether you’re cooling down after a run or doing a few stretches at your desk when work is starting to become a pain in the neck (literally), most of us recognize the benefit of stretching. But we can ...

"Make sure you stretch well before the game."Have you ever said this to an athlete or patient?In fact, it is known that ...

As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address ...

When you allow your mind to help you release tension and stress through somatic exercises, your whole body will feel better.

On nights after sitting all day, my shoulders and back feel heavy. Sometimes, doing a few minutes of stretching while watching a video makes my body feel a little lighter.When my body feels lighter, ...

Unless you practice yoga regularly, it can be easy to neglect stretching as a part of your regular workout routine. Sure, you know you should take at least a few minutes to do it daily — or at the ...

Stretching is a powerful exercise — maybe even more than you realize. Find out how the practice can release unresolved trauma ...

Many people see stretching as an essential part of any exercise or workout regime. It helps us increase our flexibility and our range of movement. Many of us also stretch to loosen up before ...

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 ...