If you engage in any sort of athletic endeavor, you know that any stretching you do tends to emphasize the lower body, if you even stretch at all. It makes sense: Your hamstrings, quads, and calves ...

When most runners think about stretching they go straight to the lower body. While it is important to stretch the legs that carry you miles and miles, you shouldn't forget your upper body. Rounded ...

Luckily for me, I don’t find physical activity to be a chore. I genuinely enjoy biking, running and playing soccer, and do all of those things on the regular. But when it comes to stretching—well, I ...

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate and ...

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, ...

Stress can leave your muscles feeling tight and needing a stretch. Challenging workouts can, too. Long, hard runs? Yep. Heck, just sitting at your desk or driving for a long time can leave you tight!

For guided stretching routines from Stephanie Mansour — plus walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Whether you sit all day or a tough workout has left you stiff ...