Jeny Dawson, a yoga instructor for more than 20 years, says people looking for unique gift ideas should “think outside the box.” Dawson, founder and chief executive of Zen Soul Balance, invites people ...

To improve flexibility and mobility, athletes and active individuals often rely on several forms of stretching. These involve lengthening or flexing a muscle or tendon to promote enhanced elasticity.

Without realizing it, many of us start our day by stretching before we even get out of bed. Involuntary stretching of your muscles is called pandiculation. It’s a behavior seen in most types of ...

Stress can leave your muscles feeling tight and needing a stretch. Challenging workouts can, too. Long, hard runs? Yep. Heck, just sitting at your desk or driving for a long time can leave you tight!

Move over CrossFit, yoga and Peloton. Stretching sessions are the hot revival fitness fad. Studios like StretchLab, Stretch Zone, Lymbr and Stretch’d are popping up in strip malls and street corners, ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...