You practice quad stretches all the time in yoga, whether you’re aware that’s what you’re doing or not. But you might be more familiar with its opposite action, quad contraction--you know, that ...

If your hip flexors are as tight as mine, you might also benefit from doing the couch stretch, which I’ve been doing every ...

Want to stay limber as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility. Building flexibility into your workout routine is important, as it can help you get more out of ...

Gymnastics is my favorite category of events during the Summer Olympic Games. I marvel at the incredible strength of the athletes, and I'm amazed at how an activity so physically demanding becomes ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

In a world where sitting for long hours in front of a computer is the norm, lack of flexibility and muscle pain have become common issues. However, according to stretchologist David Garcia, ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

For the better part of two decades, I treated flexibility training like the Bloomin' Onion appetizer at Outback Steakhouse. It was often ordered but only experienced the slightest nibble before the ...