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

We're all guilty of skipping the cool down after a workout. I get it, there's little time in our schedules to set aside for exercise, so it's tempting to jump right back into your to-do list when the ...

Bollywood star Preity Zinta credits daily stretching as the “gold standard” for longevity and overall well-being. Experts ...

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 ...

Want to stay limber and pain-free as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility. Building flexibility exercises into your workout routine is important, as it can ...

Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...

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 ...

WANT TO LOOK GOOD? Lift some weights and eat healthy. Want to feel good, too? Stretch. The main question, then, becomes when? Since your gym class days, you’ve probably had teachers, coaches, and gym ...

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 ...