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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you been told that static stretching is bad and doesn't prevent injuries? Most of us have been coached to avoid stretching altogether. We either don’t stretch at all before a workout, or use ...

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 ...

Stretching is popular in fitness programs, athletic preparations and injury rehabilitation and beneficial for several muscle conditions. It is known to lessen stress, relieve headaches and backaches, ...

Bodyweight training builds strength without needing any equipment. Strength training supports your overall health, mood and daily function at any age. Start slow, focus on form and warm up to prevent ...

(CNN) — As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most ...

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

Tight hips can cause lower back pain, poor posture, and even foot and knee pain ...

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 ...