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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Yoga isn’t the only way to improve your posture—exercises that stretch and strengthen your core, back, chest, and neck can ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve hip pain.Certain ...

Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say. Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, perhaps hoping ...

For Nina Dobrev, variety is key to a good exercise routine. “I just get bored easily, to be honest with you,” the 32-year-old actor tells SELF. So Dobrev frequently switches things up—alternating ...

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 ...