Even if you’re a bona fide stretching girly, there’s a high chance that your arms, legs, back, and glutes get most of the love whenever you’re on the mat. But when was the last time you purposefully ...

Some research suggests that stretching before bed may benefit someone by improving their sleep duration and quality. Stretches a person may wish to try include head rolls and spinal twists. Read on to ...

A simple hand stretch shared by a physiotherapist is gaining attention for potentially relieving hand numbness. Research also indicates that shoulder problems can contribute to hand numbness, ...

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 ...

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 ...

You may be able to improve mobility in your shoulders with stretches, such as the cross-arm stretch, and exercises with and without weights. These can include rows and arm swings. Whether you have ...

Move over CrossFit, yoga and Peloton. Stretching sessions are the hot revival fitness fad. Studios like StretchLab, Stretch Zone, Lymbr and Stretch’d are popping up in strip malls and street corners, ...

Studies show that stretching can help reduce the frequency and duration of headaches. People can try neck, shoulder, and back stretches to relieve tension. Stretching can be a helpful tool to use ...

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Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. To be honest, writing another ...