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.

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 ...

If you’re an athlete but your workout routine doesn’t include stretching, you may want to rethink that. Whether you’re into running, cycling, skiing, swimming, hiking, weightlifting, CrossFit, or ...

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You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

If you’re one of the 25% of Americans who don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity each week, you might be all-too-familiar with a common side effect of spending a little too much time ...

The sleeper stretch can improve shoulder internal rotation, particularly when combined with other posterior shoulder ...

Yoga isn’t the only way to improve your posture—exercises that stretch and strengthen your core, back, chest, and neck can ...

You’re getting out of the car after a long drive, or up from your computer after a stressful workday, and there it is—that tight, achy feeling in your neck. Your first instinct is to pull your head ...