Many moons ago, I remember learning about the benefits of stretching at school. At the time, I was on the girls’ soccer team and our coach would make us stretch out our hamstrings, hips, and quads ...

Unlike a warmup, which increases blood flow to working muscles, an activation routine is a specific set of exercises designed ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images “Open up your hips and squat like a baby,” says Igor, a mobility coach whose ...

If you find that muscle stiffness or joint pain prevents you from starting your day on the right foot, developing a morning stretch routine could be what your day is missing. “After a night of ...

When your nervous system is on high alert, it signals to your body that your muscles shouldn’t relax, so you can’t sink into ...

We’ve all had those moments when we’re running late and are at risk of missing our tee time. After weaving through traffic and rolling up to the first tee box out of breath and anxious about the round ...

Denise Austin shared a video demonstrating a “movement and stretching session.” The routine is perfect for “staying energized and feeling good,” Austin explained. The 68-year-old demonstrated the ...

Even if you spend the entire night sleeping on your back, (the most doctor-approved sleeping position), you probably wake up feeling a little creaky and stiff. Any prolonged time you spend being ...

Taking a moment to slow down your body and quiet your mind through stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, movement experts say. "Throughout the day, we accumulate tension ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...