If you have five or ten spare minutes and one of the best yoga mats or even just a thick blanket and enough floor space, you ...

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 ...

Stretching and strengthening exercises can be a safe and effective way to ease knee pain by improving stability and reducing ...

Want to stay limber as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility. Building flexibility into your workout routine is important, as it can help you get more out of ...

As for those managing knee pain who may not be able to squat so deeply, she advises ‘holding onto a chair for support and pop ...

Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...

Why is stretching so important? Just like you train your muscles to strengthen them, you can and should work to improve your muscles’ length and flexibility. That’s part of what will help you move ...

In former discussions with experts like Patrick Maloney, lead athletic trainer at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in New ...

For Nina Dobrev, variety is key to a good exercise routine. “I just get bored easily, to be honest with you,” the 32-year-old actor tells SELF. So Dobrev frequently switches things up—alternating ...

Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say. Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, perhaps hoping ...

When should you stretch? As with many aspects of fitness, there are different schools of opinion, and I’ve studied, as it were, with each of them. I’ve stretched before workouts because that’s what ...