Start standing. Slowly bend left knee to bring left heel behind you to glute as you swing your right arm forward and left arm back (as if you are running). You should feel your left hamstring engage.

Stretching regularly is crucial for your overall health. However, if you’re a person who actively exercises, dynamic stretching can be a game-changer. Activating muscles and improving your range of ...

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

Everyone knows that you need to commit time to training to hone your body for peak performance in sports and other physically demanding activities, but before you get to your workouts, there's one ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Whether you suffer from lower back pain on the gym floor or after a full day ...

If you're looking to improve your mobility, dynamic stretching is key. Unlike static stretches (which are still seriously beneficial), these movements are active, helping your body warm up, increasing ...

In the world of fitness and wellness, there's such a strong focus on strength training, cardio workouts, and of course nutrition. However, one aspect that is sometimes overlooked but is equally ...

Before a big race or competition, it’s important to do the right kind of stretching to avoid strained muscles. Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital athletic trainer Bailee Dopp says instead of holding ...

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate and ...

If you've been waking up stiff, struggling with achy joints or feeling like your body just doesn't move the way it used to, you're not alone. But here's the feel-good news: A new study reveals that ...

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 ...

Lower back pain is never enjoyable, yet so many of us suffer from it, whether that be from long days spent sat working at a desk, or maybe pushing a little too hard in the gym. However, sprinkling ...