Before a race, you might see seasoned runners at the starting line sprinting or jumping up and down while they wait for go-time.

Look, we’re all guilty of doing a few toe touches or a quick quad stretch before a run and counting that as the warmup. And while that might work for most people most of the time, it’s not the best ...

Stretching is important for any athlete to stay flexible, extend their range of motion, and it can help prevent injury. Experts say people should stretch at least a couple times a week to see the ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Stretching relieves stiffness and supports mobility, ...