For decades, stretching has been seen as a pillar of fitness routines, a non-negotiable warm-up ritual and a sign of discipline among athletes and casual gym-goers alike. But recent insights challenge ...

Running enthusiasts often fall prey to two common training misconceptions: prioritizing distance over strength and relying excessively on static stretching while neglecting stability. To train ...

LITTLE ROCK — Q: I’m a male in my mid-50s and I lead a physically active lifestyle. I alternate my workouts with strength-training and cardiovascular exercise days, and in addition I participate in ...

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 ...

Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...

Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is key ...

In my last column, I wrote about what busy lives Americans live and that it is challenging to try to run or train more. I recommended focusing on getting enough sleep, proper nutrition, and being well ...

One familiar archetype in lifting is the very strong person who can’t bend down and tie their shoes. We see it in plenty of gym locker rooms, and that ugly truth — strength getting in the way of ...

I always thought that creaking feeling when I stood up from my desk after a day at the keys was to do with my lower back, but ...

Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...