For as different as we all are, most runners these days have one thing in common: We lead busy lives. It can be a win to just get out the door and get your miles in. As such, we often roll right out ...

Benefits: This stretch is great for engaging your posterior chain muscles (the muscles on the back of your body), as well as the core and shoulder muscles. “Another great one for improving your spinal ...

Dynamic stretching is a great way to improve flexibility and prepare your body for physical activities. Unlike static ...

Stretching your lower back muscles as well as your glutes and hamstrings for just 15 minutes a day can make a huge difference ...

Welcome to Day 18 of our 21 Day Yoga Challenge! Today, we're focusing on Deep Stretch Yoga for Flexibility & Mobility. This 10-minute practice is designed to help you improve your flexibility, ...

Static stretching post-workout enhances athletic performance, reduces pain, and relieves stiffness. Over time, it can also ...

Exercise Specialist Ben Watson, of Munson’s Healthy Weight Center, shows us how dynamic stretches can prep a safer, more successful workout. Static stretches, like touching toes, are slow, deep ...

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The St. George Marathon is this weekend and whether you’re running a long race or just hiking to see the fall colors it’s important to do the right kind of stretching. Tiffany Gust, an exercises ...

During a tough run, it’s easy to find yourself counting down the minutes until the cool down. But when the glorious moment arrives, it’s also pretty tempting to skip stretching in favor of chugging ...

I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

Caroline Roberts writes articles and notifications for CNET. She studies English at Cal Poly, and loves philosophy, Karl the Fog and a strong cup of black coffee. Stretching is not actually as simple ...