Touching your toes takes hamstring flexibility. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an ...

Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your lower back, hamstring and calves, as well as get a great stretch in your spine ...

Touching your toes may seem like a simple task. But actually doing it can feel like an impossible feat. Because my clients often see seated toe touches incorporated into warmup and cool down routines, ...

Toe-touching enhances flexibility by stretching the hamstrings, calves, and lower back. Regular practice can gradually ...

Think toe touches are just for stretching before gym class? Don't get it twisted. This seemingly simple move is a valid test of flexibility, offering a dynamic snapshot of your mobility, core strength ...

Forget well-defined abs. Well-spaced toes are the new fitness flex. For those of us who wear cramped shoes all day, gaps between our toes can be just as hard to attain as a six-pack. Like a strong ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...