Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

Exercise can help to relieve pain by stretching and strengthening the muscles that support the back. For some, it can also ...

I'm a personal trainer, and these are three essential stretches you need in your routine if you want to release hip tension and build flexibility.

If you want to include stretching as part of your exercise routine, make sure you do it safely and effectively using proper technique. Stretching incorrectly can actually do more harm than good! Use ...

I work with athletes and non-athletes of all sorts in my role as a personal trainer and yoga teacher and one of the most common complaints I hear is nagging stiffness and soreness in the upper back.

Full-body stretching is a great way to become more flexible, increase mobility, and decrease pain. While there are a variety of moves that can help address certain issues (like lower back pain), a ...

If you’re a human being, chances are you’ve experienced tight effing hips. Clearly, the ancient instructors of yoga got the memo: The physical practice of yoga, called “asana,” features countless hip ...

Why should we stretch at all? According to personal trainer Desiree Lethaus, stretching has a range of benefits for the body, including better posture, improved flexibility, and better mobility.

For older adults at risk of dementia, regular exercise from light stretching to rigorous aerobics can help slow memory and thinking decline, a new study shows. Alzheimer’s researchers said the ...