Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

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 ...

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 out of ...

Even when we manage to squeeze in a workout on a busy day, the majority of us skip the cooldown when we are pressed for time (which, let's be honest, is pretty much always). We're all guilty of ...

It’s easy to get stuck in an exercise rut – a stale program that leaves you frustrated. Last week I offered tips to improve a rusty cardiovascular and strength program. This week we’ll discuss ...

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

New research shows that yoga may be the most effective exercise for maintaining mobility, flexibility, and balance—especially ...

Yoga has similar benefits to running: boosting heart, lung, brain and mental health, as well as helping to ease back pain.

One common myth is that stretching lengthens muscles. In reality, muscles are not lengthened by stretching; their elasticity ...