A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You’re at the gym doing your usual pre-workout warmup. You reach down to touch your toes to stretch your hamstrings, you pull your ...

You have to hold a stretch to get the benefit. Don't bounce in the stretch -- you'll tear your muscle. If you don't stretch before a workout, you'll hurt yourself. Well, they're all wrong. But first, ...

LONDON — 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, ...

To improve flexibility and mobility, athletes and active individuals often rely on several forms of stretching. These involve lengthening or flexing a muscle or tendon to promote enhanced elasticity.

Stretching is always a good idea. Whether you bend and stretch for a few seconds in bed, at your desk, or while watching a movie, your body will be grateful. That said, when you’re trying to limber up ...

You’re at the gym doing your usual pre-workout warmup. You reach down to touch your toes to stretch your hamstrings, you pull your foot to your butt to stretch your quads, and you sit down into a ...