You may not have your sights set on an Olympic gymnastics career, but there are plenty of reasons to become more flexible—especially if you work a stationary job. There are all kinds of stretches— ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

The gorilla stretch or gorilla pose often crops up during yoga classes, offering a deep stretch for the muscles that run down the back of the body, known as your posterior chain. To do the gorilla ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the ...

The UK is currently in the middle of a serious sizzle, and if you’ve been putting off your usual HIIT class in favour of lying near a fan, sipping an iced matcha, you’re not alone. When the heat rises ...

As a physical therapist and fitness trainer, my clients are always asking me what they can do to keep their bodies young and healthy. As we age, we naturally lose strength, range of motion and ...

Does stretching make you weaker? Or is it a good way to warm up? Turns out it depends what you're doing. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal ...

Keep your body limber and supple at any age with these full-body stretches. Plus, learn the benefits of stretching as you ...