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 ...

CNN — (CNN) — For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap ...

If you're looking for a way to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, avoid injury and extend your range of motion to help boost your exercise performance, take a tip from Mother Nature: Stretch.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Whether you suffer from lower back pain on the gym floor or after a full day ...

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 ...

Just slip on your running shoes and go, right? Not so fast: The miles you log are only part of the equation. There’s also what you do before and after every run and during off days that counts. That’s ...

(CNN) — For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. (CNN) — For years, ...

Lower back pain is never enjoyable, yet so many of us suffer from it, whether that be from long days spent sat working at a desk, or maybe pushing a little too hard in the gym. However, sprinkling ...