You don't often hear anyone talking about how hard they hit their hamstrings at the gym. Leaving them out of your workout, though, is a big mistake, because they help you perform so many daily ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

In a world in which Americans are spending more time sitting than ever before (1 in 4 US adults sits more than 8 hours per day!), joint mobility — or lack thereof — is an important topic of discussion ...

Struggling with tight hips, sore hamstrings, or lower back pain? This one simple yoga pose — Reclined Pigeon (Supta Kapotasana) — is a must! In this quick yoga short, you'll learn how to stretch your ...

The best part? You can do these in the comfort of your bedroom. Though they power most upright movements, the calf muscles are often overlooked in stretching routines. But tight or stiff calves can ...

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

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between your ...

Stretching exercises are very beneficial for older adults because they prevent poor posture and many injuries, improve ...

The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...

Muscle spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), can make everyday movements feel stiff, tight, and painful. Stretching is one way to help reduce some of that discomfort, improve ...