For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

I hear conflicting recommendations on how to breathe when I exercise: In through the nose, out through the mouth? In and out through the nose? Let my breath flow naturally or breath in and out for a ...

For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re easy to skip because stretching can feel uncomfortable, less stimulating compared to your ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

Full-body stretching is a great way to become more flexible, increase mobility, and decrease pain. While there are a variety of moves that can help address certain issues (like lower back pain), a ...

The pigeon stretch could be a good back exercise for those with lower back pain. It "puts length back into all the muscles that get short and tight from the vast amount of sitting we do", says Sam.

P90X Stretch X, the stretch routine included in the popular at-home fitness program, may provide much-needed relief after completing the brands intense cardio and strength training workouts. Its ...

Although this looks like a simple golf stretch, this dynamic hamstring stretch can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to building the foundation for a proper golf setup. This golf exercise enables ...

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...