Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

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 few weeks ago, I went to the gym after a long hiatus. Things had been busy at home and it had been a while since I had gotten a good workout in. I was so glad to be ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Flexibility exercises stretch your muscles and may improve your range of motion at your joints.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re ...

Over the past 20 years, static muscle stretching has gotten a bad rap. Once considered an essential part of any sport or exercise warm-up, static stretching has now been removed from the picture ...

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. Stretching is one of those things that I used ...