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Struggling to get out of bed in the morning? This expert-approved routine will help you feel limber and ready for the day—all before your first sip of coffee.

Stretch therapy can help increase your muscle flexibility over time and have a protective effect if performed consistently. It’s beneficial for anyone at any age, but make sure to use proper technique ...

In my previous article I showed various techniques to actively warmup with the use of hurdles. Even though the hurdle program is effective and fun, not everyone has access to hurdles. Thus the ...

Your adductor muscles help maintain a strong hip, knee, core, and lower back. To keep these muscles loose and avoid cramps, include dynamic stretches as part of your warm-up routine and static ...

It's best to skip stretching before a run and do a dynamic warmup instead. After a run, however, is an entirely different story: this is the time to stretch! Your muscles are warm and more elastic, ...

You stretch your hamstrings. You stretch your quads. You probably also stretch your back, especially after a long day of sitting at a desk. But did you know you should be stretching your feet, as well ...

Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say. Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, perhaps hoping ...