If you're looking to improve your mobility, dynamic stretching is key. Unlike static stretches (which are still seriously beneficial), these movements are active, helping your body warm up, increasing ...

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

With all the things we do to work towards our health goals — walking, strength, cardio workouts — stretching often gets put on the back burner. Stretching feels good, so it's easy to think that it can ...

Stretching regularly is crucial for your overall health. However, if you’re a person who actively exercises, dynamic stretching can be a game-changer. Activating muscles and improving your range of ...

Before a big race or competition, it’s important to do the right kind of stretching to avoid strained muscles. Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital athletic trainer Bailee Dopp says instead of holding ...

Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know we’re supposed to, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s sensible sibling, ...

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 ...

If you've joined our Start TODAY 30-day walking challenge you have logged almost two weeks worth of daily walks. With your focus on making walking a daily habit, you might not be concerned with ...

Tingling, sharp, or dull, low back pain is simply the worst. For me, it can strike when I’m walking slowly around a museum, when I’m charging up a hill, when I’m lifting weights that are too heavy ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

Prolonged sitting has negative health effects, such as muscle stiffness and an increased risk of chronic disease. Simple ...