Is it true that static stretching improves performance and prevents injury? We see it all the time — people lacing their ...

You’re at the gym doing your usual pre-workout warmup. You reach down to touch your toes to stretch your hamstrings, you pull your foot to your butt to stretch your quads, and you sit down into a ...

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Physical therapists warn that static stretching before a workout actually weakens your muscles and increases injury risk, ...

You’ve seen it in every fitness class, sports movie, and gym session. People touching their toes, pulling their arms across their chests, and lunging side to side before their workout begins. Static ...

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As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

Remember when your high school gym teacher made everyone touch their toes before running laps? Turns out, they might have been leading you astray all along. That pre-workout stretching ritual you’ve ...

Once you put in a few hours in the gym or finally take the final step in a miles-long run, it’s very easy to want to head straight to the showers rather than stretching. But not taking the time to ...

MOST PEOPLE WILL benefit from stretching more often. Whether you're a hardcore exerciser or you're more likely to be found lounging on the couch, instituting a mobility practice can improve joint ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...