WANT TO LOOK GOOD? Lift some weights and eat healthy. Want to feel good, too? Stretch. The main question, then, becomes when? Since your gym class days, you’ve probably had teachers, coaches, and gym ...

Want to stay limber as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility. Building flexibility into your workout routine is important, as it can help you get more out of ...

Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...

Over the decades, we’ve had numerous interesting warm-up theories that no longer stand up to the research on injury ...

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

These static and dynamic upper-body stretches target the shoulders, hands, arms, chest and back to reduce pain and improve ...

Your muscles move your body, so to keep yourself in top shape, make stretching a part of your fitness routine. Stretching requires little time, no special equipment, you can do it anywhere, and the ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...

So, instead of skipping out of the studio as fast as physically possible following your workout, take a few minutes to really make the most of your sweat. To help you do so, ahead you’ll find four ...

Learn hip anatomy muscles and joints and how to improve hip mobility with exercises and stretches like the 90 90 hip mobility ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. When should you ...