Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the right timing and technique.

Flexibility is an underrated aspect of fitness, especially since we tend to lose some of our mobility as we get older—how many of the older folks in your life can comfortably reach overhead? But ...

Description The hyperbolic stretching review shows that hyperbolic stretching is safe for the pelvic floor. It helps to advance your pelvic floor muscles. It also provides safety and ...

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 ...

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How to get into Super Soldier Pose (a powerful yoga pose also known as a variation of Vishvamitrasana). Unlock your flexibility with this powerful yoga hip & hamstring stretch, to deeply open your ...

Olympic athletes and everyday adults have surprisingly similar physical issues. That's why an Olympic physical therapist ...

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 ...

Not all stretching is created equal. It's important to know which stretches are inadvisable for you, which ones are useful, and when they are appropriate to perform. Dynamic stretches are moving ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

The cat-cow pose is great for spinal flexibility and relaxation of the back muscles. Start on all fours with hands under ...

Staff member Karen Kenney works on Mark Marchand on the first day that Flexable Assisted Stretching and Wellness was open on Oct. 1. The new Flexable Studio is at 249 Sheep Davis Road in Concord. They ...