And, you definitely should. These five muscles attach to the spine, ilium (upper pelvis), and femur (thigh), and are ...

But is this wisdom backed by science? And do you really need to stretch before and after every exercise? “The simplest way to answer that question would be no,” said Dr. Samantha Smith ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice ...

Your stretches should be smooth and slow, so avoid bouncing. As your flexibility increases, try reaching farther in each of your exercises. You can expect to feel a gentle pulling feeling during a ...

Grossmann says pulse stretching is present at the end range of motion in every rep of a strength training exercise, including the Stimulus Six Lunges. But you can also weave some focussed pulse ...

In terms of duration, she recommends a short series of stretches before and after exercise, while making time for longer sessions of stretching on non-training days, or after a long day at your ...

In our hectic daily lives, finding time for exercise can be a challenge. However, incorporating simple stretching exercises into your daily routine can have a profound impact on your overall ...

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 ...

Stretching should form one part of an approach to physical exercise in later life, along with: An older 2011 study found that stretching out the back can help older adults reduce back pain and ...

Get started with the following six exercises: Exercises for lower back pain often begin with the hips. Use a hip flexor stretch to increase rotation and mobility. This exercise helps your hips ...

Could you share your thoughts on adding breathing and stretching exercises into a daily routine? I see your mobility day posts and articles and am working on adding breathing skills, stretching ...

Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things can be true, but the differing advice has created some confusion. Stretching can help ...