What it is: StretchLab is a hands-on, assisted stretch session in which a trained Flexologist moves you through a series of stretches. You can choose to work all of your muscle groups or target a ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

There's another health/wellness/fitness trend catching on in south Louisiana. It's called assisted stretching, and there are now multiple outlets in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Lafayette devoted to ...

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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 ...

In season four of the freewheeling financial drama Billions, Chuck (Paul Giamatti) pays a visit to Axe (Damian Lewis) at his penthouse. He finds the hedge fund manager lying on a yoga mat with his ...

Sciatica pain begins in your lower back and moves down the legs. Some moves can help relieve the pain. These can include a seated glute stretch and a standing hamstring stretch. Sciatic nerve pain can ...

Most of us experience more aches and less mobility as we age. You might wake up with tension in your back or shoulders or feel that the range of motion in your joints isn’t as free as it used to be.

Stress can leave your muscles feeling tight and needing a stretch. Challenging workouts can, too. Long, hard runs? Yep. Heck, just sitting at your desk or driving for a long time can leave you tight!