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 ...

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.

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

If you’re an athlete but your workout routine doesn’t include stretching, you may want to rethink that. Whether you’re into running, cycling, skiing, swimming, hiking, weightlifting, CrossFit, or ...

Does stretching make you weaker? Or is it a good way to warm up? Turns out it depends what you're doing. August 9, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Should ...

Be honest: do you stretch before and after your workouts? If you don’t, you actually might be onto something. Most physically active adults with reasonable fitness goals may not need to stretch at all ...

The glute muscles are an important part of pelvic support and link strongly to the hips," says Fatema Contractor, consultant ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...