You may not have your sights set on an Olympic gymnastics career, but there are plenty of reasons to become more flexible—especially if you work a stationary job. There are all kinds of stretches— ...

Want to stay limber as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility. Building flexibility into your workout routine is important, as it can help you get more out of ...

In this video I show some beginner stretches for flexibility improvements. If you're starting from scratch and aren't sure how to get started, this straight-forward flexibility routine is the way to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here's how you can improve your flexibility, according to experts. (Getty Creative) (Jasmina007 via Getty Images) When we think of ...

Bend forward to touch your toes and you might be surprised by how tight your hamstrings feel. (And your glutes, and your back.) When it’s tough to move and bend with ease, it can be a sign that you ...

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 ...

Have you been told that static stretching is bad and doesn't prevent injuries? Most of us have been coached to avoid stretching altogether. We either don’t stretch at all before a workout, or use ...

If you aren't naturally flexible, any kind of yoga or stretching can feel like an exercise in pain management. (How far can I go today before my hamstring wants to split in half? Such a fun game!) I ...

Flexibility, mobility and stability are elements of fitness that help us bend, move and stay in control of our movements, respectively. All are important pieces to help our bodies to move through our ...

For many, stretching is the fitness equivalent of awkward small talk. It's the opening act, the thing you tolerate because you know it will be over soon. Others have challenged the practice, ...