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Admit it: you're guilty of skipping cool downs after a workout. I know I certainly am. But taking the time to stretch out properly is well worth it if you want to avoid injury and stay flexible. We ...

When a move is called the World’s Greatest Stretch, it really has to produce the goods, so it’s fortunate that the World’s Greatest Stretch really is one that everyone should be doing, because it ...

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

There are two things I know to be true. One, I love a challenge. (Perhaps you remember my daily plank practice?) And two, I hate failing. When the opportunity to partake in a flexibility challenge ...

Being a fitness writer is a great gig that allows me to fill my time trying out new gear and workouts on the job, but although it's an active role, I still spend a lot of my time sitting behind a ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. March 25, 2022 Add as ...

That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...