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 ...

A workout routine is an entire process, not something you abruptly dive into, whether hitting the sets right away or starting with cardio. Stretching is a great start to your workout (or end?) It ...

Running with stiff, tight muscles is not only hard, but it can also set you up for injury if you make it a habit. So doing a few running stretches regularly to maintain or improve your flexibility and ...

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout (perhaps not literally). We admire your motivation—we do. However, ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Stretching relieves stiffness and supports mobility, ...