I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

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Static stretching alone can impair your reflexes and increase your risk for injury, but here’s how and when it can be used to your benefit. So we jumped on the phone with lead study author David Behm, ...

1. Lunges with a Twist: You stretch your legs parallel to the floor bending one knee and balancing yourself using the other foot while adding a twist to the opposite side of the bent leg. The lunges ...

Stretching is an inseparable part of any workout routine. No matter what kind of physical activity you engage in, stretching your muscles before and after the session can help to improve your ...

"Studies have shown that static stretching — sometimes called yin stretching — prior to exercise decreases power output by eight to 11 percent at least," said Alex Brown, LMT and founder of Muscle ...

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In the world of fitness and wellness, there's such a strong focus on strength training, cardio workouts, and of course nutrition. However, one aspect that is sometimes overlooked but is equally ...

Love or hate it, stretching is good for you. Currently, you may or may not be stretching on a regular basis as some of you enjoy the feeling of stretching where others do not. Understanding how, when ...

During a tough run, it’s easy to find yourself counting down the minutes until the cool down. But when the glorious moment arrives, it’s also pretty tempting to skip stretching in favor of chugging ...