stretching

How to Stretch Your Hips After Sitting for a While

Plus, why it’s so important to relieve hip tightness.

Stretch Your Chest With This Seriously Underrated Piece of Equipment

Try these three chest stretches to undo a day of hunching over your laptop and to strengthen your pecs.


4 Hip Flexor Stretches That Relieve Pain and Tightness

If you spend most of your day sitting, use these expert-recommended hip flexor stretches to alleviate low back pain and...


The Body-Boosting Benefits of a Foam Roller

Toronto-based physical therapist Vinh Pham has spent over 15 years studying how good posture and proper alignment connect to long-term...


Here’s What Experts Think About Stretching Machines

Before you buy a stretching machine, make sure it's really worth the cost.

4 Stretches to Improve Range of Motion as You Age

Counteract all that slouching, slumping and even (brace yourself) aging by improving your flexibility and range of motion. Plus, learn...


A Daily Stretching Routine for People Short on Time

Increase your range of motion, reduce your risk for injuries, lower stress, and simply feel good with this daily stretching...

How to Do a Scorpion Stretch—and Why Your Hips and Back Will Love It

The scorpion stretch isn't nearly as scary as it sounds. In fact, it's a great way to increase the flexibility...


9 Benefits of Stretching That Will Convince You to Do It Daily

Why is stretching important? The benefits of stretching include everything from improved flexibility and strength to stress relief.


5 Stretching Exercises for Seniors—or Anyone Who Feels Achy

Keep your body limber and supple at any age with these full-body stretches. Plus, learn the benefits of stretching as...


The Types of Stretching Fitness Experts Recommend—and One They Avoid

Stretching improves your mobility, flexibility, and range of motion. Learn the main types of stretching, plus how and when to...

4 Quad Stretches Everyone Should Know

When your legs are feeling tight, use these quad stretches to help loosen them up.


4 Expert Tips You Need to Know to Stretch Properly

Here's how to deepen your stretches and improve your flexibility and posture


Why You Should Make Post-Workout Stretching a Priority

Flexibility is not always the easiest to maintain — but this tip could help.


This is the Right Way to Stretch Before Your Next Workout

Stretching before a class can help you prevent injuries and get the most out of your workout — but here's...


What Happens When You Stretch Muscles Properly?

Stretching may be inconvenient, but it's super important. Find out what stretches do for your body and what happens when...

10 essential stretches for summer athletes

Don't let an injury sideline you for the summer. Stretch regularly to get the most out of your workouts


Kneeling Quad Stretch

Proper stretching is crucial before participating in any cold weather activities. This winter-sports stretch will help prevent injury


IT Band Stretch

Tight or inflamed IT bands can cause major problems. Here's how to keep yours healthy


How to be more flexible

Yes, you can increase your flexibility'it just takes a little time and some targeted stretching. Here's how to do it...


Dogs doing yoga!

This adorable book, created by photographer Daniel Borris, features different dog breeds in a variety of different yoga poses


Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 4

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, we've got five days of workouts for improved results


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A new way to stretch out back pain

Back stiffness and pain are common problems for desk-jockeys. Try this eight-step method for stretching out your back without leaving...