Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. Some Olympic fans ...

You started with a dynamic warm-up, crushed a treadmill run, and are ready to hit the shower. Before you do, spend a few minutes doing these stretches for flexibility. Stretching may not be the most ...

It's time for a body check: Are you hunched over a computer? Curled up on the couch? Looking down at your phone? We're all guilty of less-than-stellar posture. And as we get older, our bodies fall ...

Have you ever tried to grab something off the floor and realized the amount of effort it takes to bend over? Maybe you tried to dance and almost pulled something, attempting to do it. These are signs ...

(CNN) — Some Olympic fans watching the Paris Games may be inspired by, or even coveting the talents of, these athletes, wishing you too could bend this way and that without a wince. Regardless of the ...

Being able to touch your toes is a lot more important than you might think.

One common myth is that stretching lengthens muscles. In reality, muscles are not lengthened by stretching; their elasticity ...

Mobility and flexibility are related but distinct. Improving flexibility and mobility may improve a person’s athletic performance and range of motion, and help to reduce the risk of injuries. Someone ...

Having a good range of motion is essential for athletics as well as everyday life. Credit...Adria Malcolm for The New York Times Supported by By Hilary Achauer Bending down to put on your socks.