How did the bodies of animals, including ours, become such fine-tuned movement machines? This paper cuts directly into critical debates about how the ancient spinal cord and the relatively new human ...

Getting old is a challenge, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Despite my daily exercise workouts and healthy diet, I find that my movements have become progressively less fluid and efficient. This ...

Stretching is my new favorite workout. I spent so much time focused on cardiovascular and strength training over the years that I missed the boat on the benefits of a comprehensive stretching program.

My vision: laying on mats and someone guiding me through stretches. The reality: getting strapped onto a table and having someone else stretch me. Walk into the Colorado Springs location of Stretch ...

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Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...

Although I’m a huge fan of mobility routines, there’s a time and place to wind down and find length and strength with a relaxing stretching routine instead. This one takes less than 15 minutes and ...

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, otherwise known as PNF stretching, is an advanced form of flexibility training. What makes it unique is that it involves both the stretching and contracting ...