Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pigeon pose will open your hips, decreasing your risk of injury and making everyday activities easier. (TODAY Illustration) ...

The pigeon pose combats effects of sitting all day by stretching the hips, glutes and back. Learn pigeon pose variations for beginners, plus more hip stretches.

I have a confession: I don't stretch enough after working out. But whether doing cardio or strength training, I always make time for this one stretch — seated straddle. My lower back and hamstrings ...

It’s normal for triathletes to focus on the obvious muscle groups like the pecs and shoulders for swimming, the glutes and quads for cycling, and the hamstrings and calves for running. But what links ...

Remember that Winnie the Pooh exercise song? "Up, down, touch the ground," it went. Even self-proclaimed "short and fat" Pooh can touch his toes—something seen as the ultimate sign of flexibility. But ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do you find yourself hiding your feet in closed-toe shoes everywhere you go, even in your own home? You should never be ashamed of ...

You stretch your hamstrings. You stretch your quads. You probably also stretch your back, especially after a long day of sitting at a desk. But did you know you should be stretching your feet, as well ...

Read an excerpt from Prevention’s new book Stretch Away Pain below, and buy the book here. Movement can change lives. I see it every day. When I was young, I didn’t understand pain. Each morning, I ...

Tight hamstrings can feel like a stiffness or lack of mobility in the back of your thigh. Running and lifting weights can cause hamstring injuries so it's important to stretch before. Massage and ...

Prolonged sitting has negative health effects, such as muscle stiffness and an increased risk of chronic disease. Simple stretches like the seated spinal twist, crescent lunge and cat-cow a few times ...

The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...

Yoga for back pain: Long hours at a desk, constant deadlines, and daily commutes are quietly impacting the health of office ...