A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

While you might be tempted to just hop on the treadmill or dive right into your lower body strength training routine, it’s always a good idea to take a few minutes to stretch your legs first. If you ...

It's easy to go through life without stretching. After all, a traditional workday can involve eight hours sitting at a desk, an hour or so of commuting, sitting in front of the TV, and so on. Even ...

It’s a good idea to warm up your muscles as part of your exercise routine. Muscles that are not properly warmed up are at higher risk of injury. This can easily be accomplished with a light, active ...

Running is one of my favorite ways to sweat, but there is a dark side to my healthy exercise habit: I don’t stretch! This makes me prone to tight legs, achy joints, and a nagging pain in my left hip.

Stretching is an essential part of almost every workout — especially running. Even going on a short jog works your muscles, and many doctors recommend stretching both before and after exercise.

The world is a little chaotic these days, but the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge is still here for you as always. We’re working on flexibility this month, and now that we’ve covered backbends and ankle ...

Running or jogging uses many of the body’s muscles, particularly those in the legs, feet, and back. Forgetting to stretch after running can cause muscles to become tense and painful, which can keep a ...