Runners struggling with tight hamstrings can consider adding the jack-knife stretch to their post-run routines. Japanese researchers tested the effectiveness of this stretch to see if it could help ...

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate and ...

Physical therapist-approved moves to warm up your arm, back, and chest muscles If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be ...

If you engage in any sort of athletic endeavor, you know that any stretching you do tends to emphasize the lower body, if you even stretch at all. It makes sense: Your hamstrings, quads, and calves ...

Some of these movements are great for a dynamic warm-up before starting an activity, while others are good recovery options. By integrating these stretches in your regular routine, you’ll feel more ...

For guided stretching routines from Stephanie Mansour — plus walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Whether you sit all day or a tough workout has left you stiff ...

As promised in the "Get Back on the Fitness Horse" article, the following stretching plan will assist you with starting an exercise program safely and without as much soreness. The stretching program ...