If you already have a regular stretching practice, you may want to learn more about different types of stretching, the benefits of each, and sample stretches. Passive stretching is a type of ...

New research published today in The Journal of Physiology shows that 12 weeks of easy-to-administer passive stretching helps improve blood flow by making it easier for your arteries to dilate and ...

Stretch therapy can help increase your muscle flexibility over time and have a protective effect if performed consistently. It’s beneficial for anyone at any age, but make sure to use proper technique ...

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There have been lots of celebs who promote highly aggressive stretching routines: There was Madonna's photo of her leg tucked behind her head; Jennifer Garner's Instagram posts with her Pilates ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Stretching and mobility are terms used interchangeably to describe the ...

The terms mobility and flexibility are often used interchangeably in fitness conversations, yet they represent distinctly different aspects of physical capability with unique implications for movement ...

According to new research published in the Journal of Physiology, regular stretching can do more than prime your muscles for action and prevent injury—it can also reduce your risk of heart disease and ...

Extensibility is defined as the ability of muscle tissue to lengthen or stretch beyond resting length. Lower hamstring extensibility is a functional characteristic of significant interest for the ...