Many people who prioritize physical activity report that it helps them find inner peace and clarity. Exercise isn't there ...
You know those mornings when your body feels like it’s auditioning for the role of the Tin Man? I’ve had my fair share, especially when I head out for a walk and realize my hips and hamstrings didn’t ...
Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...
Professional sprinters sometimes spend an hour warming up for a race that lasts about 10 seconds. In fact, it’s common for many athletes to perform dynamic stretches in their warmup and static ...
If you find that your hip tightness is particularly severe or worse in the morning, Helen suggests speaking to your doctor to ...
Stretching isn’t the most exciting part of a runner’s routine, but the benefits of a good stretch can’t be understated. That doesn’t mean you need to plan an intricate routine to stretch for hours 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 ...