It’s a good idea to warm up your muscles as part of your exercise routine. Muscles that are not properly warmed up are at higher risk of injury. This can easily be accomplished with a light, active ...

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

It's easy to go through life without stretching. After all, a traditional workday can involve eight hours sitting at a desk, an hour or so of commuting, sitting in front of the TV, and so on. Even ...

When your legs are tight from a tough workout or sitting all day long, a few good stretches can rejuvenate and wake up your entire lower body. With this one-stop shop for lower-body stretches, you can ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” There’s a reason so many people love walking—it’s a great form of exercise that you can do ...

If you’ve ever gotten to a baseball game well before it started, you may have seen the players doing all sorts of leg stretches in the outfield. But you don’t have to be an athlete to stretch your leg ...

The ability to move with ease is a great gift, but often it isn’t appreciated until it’s lost. By taking the time to strengthen the surrounding muscles of the knee, you can avoid many of the little ...

When we think of the word flexible, we may think about yogis twisting themselves into a pretzel knot or that one friend who can drop into a split at a moment’s notice, thanks to past gymnastics ...

An important component of fitness is flexibility, especially for your leg, back and hip muscles. Here’s a stretch that targets all three areas in one simple move. -- Karen Voight Step 1 Sit on the ...

Whether you're training for a triathlon, aiming to crush your next 10K, or gearing up for an event like the Wings for Life World Run, incorporating stretches into your routine can improve flexibility, ...