Research suggests that evening stretching can help reduce sleep onset time and improve sleep quality. Studies indicate that stretching sessions before bed can reduce muscle stiffness and improve sleep ...

“Even five minutes of stretching before bed can be powerful,” says yoga teacher Veronique Ory. And when you stretch every night, your nervous system begins to recognize it as a cue that the day is ...

Nothing’s better than a relaxing evening routine that helps you wind down before you drift off to sleep. Perhaps yours includes a cup of chamomile tea, a chill playlist, a meditation sesh, or an ...

Restful sleep could be a few squats away. Participating in evening exercise could help promote better rest at night, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

And do you need to do it before and after every workout? Here’s what experts say about when to stretch and why. By Hannah Seo Most of us have been taught from a young age that failing to stretch ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

Oftentimes, your hip abductors are the reason why your hips feel so tight. These muscles start to tense up if you sit too long at work, overuse them during exercise, or if you have poor posture — ...

A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.

For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you that the road ...

That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...