In today’s fast-paced world, finding simple and effective ways to maintain our health is more important than ever. One such method, often overlooked, is the practice of stretching. Stretching your ...

Whether you identify as a runner, cyclist, or hiker, you likely know that you should be incorporating a full-body stretch routine into your day. However, it can be difficult to know which exercises to ...

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 ...

As a health journalist, I’ve heard repeatedly from experts (trainers, physical therapists, even doctors…) about the benefits of stretching. Stretching is important for flexibility and having a good ...

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For guided stretching routines from Stephanie Mansour — plus walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Whether you sit all day or a tough workout has left you stiff ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

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 ...

Whether you are walking a ton, incorporating leg days into your fitness routine or are stuck at a desk and haven’t worked out in ages, the lower body is a smart area to stretch because the hips, ...

As a deeply unathletic person, gym class was my waking nightmare, punctuated by myriad soccer balls to the stomach and scoring goals for the wrong team. The one thing I didn’t absolutely loathe or ...

Some of these movements are great for a dynamic warm-up before starting an activity, while others are good recovery options. By integrating these stretches in your regular routine, you’ll feel more ...

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