Stretching is popular in fitness programs, athletic preparations and injury rehabilitation and beneficial for several muscle conditions. It is known to lessen stress, relieve headaches and backaches, ...

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A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

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

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you’ve been ...

Stretching has long been a topic of debate among athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals regarding its benefits and optimal use. Conflicting scientific evidence on whether stretching improves ...

If your daily routine doesn't include much stretching, you're not alone. Many people only stretch before a workout or when muscles feel painfully tight. But as we age, those rare stretching sessions ...