If you practice yoga, run, hike, ski, cycle, surf, swim, or just want to feel more stable as you go about your everyday life, you need to be aware of an easily overlooked pair of muscles that plays a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Without realizing it, many of us start our day by stretching before we even get out of bed. Involuntary stretching of your muscles is called pandiculation. It’s a behavior seen in most types of ...

Engrained in us since middle school sports is the need a stretch before and after every workout. The days when your basketball team would circle up mid-court for a series full-body stretches, held for ...

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 ...

Whatever time you have to try it out, the benefits of stretching are huge. Our bodies are made up of muscles and ligaments that are designed to be moved daily, but overuse will cause injuries and no ...

Stretching may provide a variety of benefits. People can perform stretches anywhere and at any time. Doing so regularly may help increase flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. Share on Pinterest ...