Runners who stretch are injured just as often as those who don't, studies show. — -- After years of nursing a perpetual hip injury, 48-year-old Amanda Loudin finally stopped doing the one thing ...

Stretching supports mobility, but proper training and progression are more important for preventing injuries.Use dynamic stretches before exercising to warm up muscles and improve performance.Use ...

To stretch or not to stretch? The latest understanding of preworkout routines may have you rethinking yours. Recently, the New York Times summed up the latest evidence suggesting that static ...

A feel-good habit with so many perks.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a health journalist, I’ve heard repeatedly from experts (trainers, physical therapists, even doctors…) about the benefits of ...

Move over CrossFit, yoga and Peloton. Stretching sessions are the hot revival fitness fad. Studios like StretchLab, Stretch Zone, Lymbr and Stretch’d are popping up in strip malls and street corners, ...

Stretch therapy can help increase your muscle flexibility over time and have a protective effect if performed consistently. It’s beneficial for anyone at any age, but make sure to use proper technique ...