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.

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

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

Sounds a lot better than hours of cardio, right? If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s easy to hone in on workouts that burn as many calories as possible. For many people, this means cardio, cardio, ...

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 ...

The concept of performing stretching or "exercises" at work is not new. There are several studies that demonstrate the physiological benefits of stretching [1-5]. Other studies indicate stretching in ...

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 ...

Amid cycling clubs, HIIT studios, and rowing gyms, a gentler form of group fitness is emerging: the stretch studio. But what exactly goes on in a stretch class, what benefits can (and can’t) one ...

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 ...