Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...
Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...
For as different as we all are, most runners these days have one thing in common: We lead busy lives. It can be a win to just get out the door and get your miles in. As such, we often roll right out ...
Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know we’re supposed to, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s sensible sibling, ...
In the world of fitness and wellness, there's such a strong focus on strength training, cardio workouts, and of course nutrition. However, one aspect that is sometimes overlooked but is equally ...
Many people see stretching as an essential part of any exercise or workout regime. It helps us increase our flexibility and our range of movement. Many of us also stretch to loosen up before ...
First, a reminder that yoga is about far more than stretching or flexibility, and the physical poses aren’t the end goal.
If you've been lucky enough to catch any of Red Bull Dance Your Style South Africa, the globally popular freestyle dance event which popped up on Irish shores this summer, you might still be wondering ...
Compared with static hamstring stretching, dynamic hamstring stretching with strengthening exercises improved muscle activation and outcomes in patients with inflexible hamstrings and patellofemoral ...
Maintaining flexibility and mobility is crucial for adults over 60 to prevent falls and injuries. A new guide outlines seven simple, effective stretches targeting key areas like hips, calves, and ...
You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have it, keeping it isn't always easy as you grow older. But while your flexibility level ...