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With the holidays in full swing, you’re likely finding yourself with little time and lots of stress. But taking a few minutes out of your day to connect with your breath and body may be just what you ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

As we age, it's normal to feel stiffer, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting. Prolonged sitting can weaken core and lower-body muscles and restrict your natural range of motion, leading to ...

As a health journalist, I’ve heard repeatedly from experts (trainers, physical therapists, even doctors…) about the benefits of stretching. Stretching is important for flexibility and having a good ...

Denise Austin shared a video demonstrating a “movement and stretching session.” The routine is perfect for “staying energized and feeling good,” Austin explained. The 68-year-old demonstrated the ...

There are two things I know to be true. One, I love a challenge. (Perhaps you remember my daily plank practice?) And two, I hate failing. When the opportunity to partake in a flexibility challenge ...

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 ...

At first, I had a good thing going: every evening, I would head to my (home) office, where my exercise bike lives. I would ride the bike, then do my stretching. This worked pretty well the first week: ...

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 ...