Here’s what runners need to know about the rules of stretching, including when to prioritize dynamic and static movements.

Ever been told not to do static stretching before a workout? Learn why that advice is misguided, and what the science shows. Holding long stretches used to be considered an integral part of any ...

Is it true that static stretching improves performance and prevents injury? We see it all the time — people lacing their fingers and pulling their arms behind their bodies to stretch their biceps or ...

The endless debate on whether you should stretch before running has taken another turn. Having been dismissed in recent years as unnecessary, a new study suggests that pre-run stretching can improve ...

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 ...

Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...

Why should we stretch at all? According to personal trainer Desiree Lethaus, stretching has a range of benefits for the body, including better posture, improved flexibility, and better mobility.

When starting out on a workout schedule, many people complain of experiencing inner thigh soreness after squats. Well, when performed with sufficient intensity, squats can exert substantial demands on ...

Your solution: Full-body stretches, moves that target multiple muscle groups at one time and, in turn, save the day when your schedule’s fully booked. To get scientific, stretching occurs when your ...

If you’re anything like me, your lower body and hips are perma-tight from sitting All. Day. Long. That stiffness shows up after getting out of a chair, bounding up the stairs, or squatting down to ...

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