But often, it’s the workout that gives you extra motivation, a routine challenge, that ultimately helps you realize you can ...

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

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October is National Physical Therapy Month, when the American Physical Therapy Association recognizes tens of thousands of physical therapists as dedicated health care providers, and physical ...

It feels good to stretch after a long walk or weight-lifting session. Stretching reduces stiffness and encourages relaxation. Even during the workday, a quick stretch can feel revitalizing. Unless you ...

In a previous post, I wrote about the mental health benefits of exercise. Research indicates that regular exercise can enhance your sense of self-worth, self-confidence, sleep quality, and overall ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer shares how long people should hold stretches to get the most benefit. For some, sitting all day leads to sore and achy muscles. Others may notice ...

Stretch Zone is adding a sixth studio in New Jersey. Located at 438 Route 202-206 in Bedminster, the fitness franchise offers one-on-one assisted stretching. Using a patented strapping system and ...

Muscle spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), can make everyday movements feel stiff, tight, and painful. Stretching is one way to help reduce some of that discomfort, improve ...

If you’re someone who trains hard, you probably already know that recovery is just as crucial as the workout itself. But to get out the tight kinks and relieve sore muscles, there is a debate about ...

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, ...

As our muscles perform their duty of flexing or extending joints in our body, they either contract (shorten), or extend (lengthen). Elise mentioned that every muscle in our body performs optimally or ...