Steffen’s workout starts with a brief warm-up and then moves into six circuits of exercises and stretches done for 45 seconds ...

Why is stretching so important? Just like you train your muscles to strengthen them, you can and should work to improve your muscles’ length and flexibility. That’s part of what will help you move ...

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 ...

If your fitness routine includes a pre-workout stretch, you may be spinning your wheels — or worse, hurting yourself. Many of us were taught that it's important to stretch before running or exercising ...

Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say. Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, perhaps hoping ...

Ever wonder if it's best for you to stretch before or after workout? We asked experts, who tell us when is the best time to get limber. Just like you train your muscles to strengthen them, you can and ...

When should you stretch? As with many aspects of fitness, there are different schools of opinion, and I’ve studied, as it were, with each of them. I’ve stretched before workouts because that’s what ...