“Everybody needs to stretch. It’s really important to help your body stay mobile. It helps with recovery. It helps to prevent ...

Have you been told that static stretching is bad and doesn't prevent injuries? Most of us have been coached to avoid stretching altogether. We either don’t stretch at all before a workout, or use ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Move with ease and stay pain-free as you age with these physical therapist–approved stretches for your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.