You practice quad stretches all the time in yoga, whether you’re aware that’s what you’re doing or not. But you might be more familiar with its opposite action, quad contraction--you know, that ...

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 ...

Whatever your fitness regimen, one thing you probably don't want to be skipping is quad stretches. Perhaps you sit all day (just us?), or, at the other end of the spectrum, you're used to exerting ...

Together, these muscles work in sync to propel your legs up and down. And while it’s normal to feel tightness and soreness following, say, a series of heavy walking lunges, the quads can also tighten ...

Stretching isn’t the most exciting part of a runner’s routine, but the benefits of a good stretch can’t be understated. That doesn’t mean you need to plan an intricate routine to stretch for hours a ...

As a yoga instructor for over a decade, I preach the importance of stretching. Stretching not only helps your muscles warm up and recover from workouts, reducing your risk of injury, but also for ...

Stretching isn’t the most exciting part of a runner’s routine, but the benefits of a good stretch can’t be understated. That ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Whether you’re stiff from sitting at your desk all day, a long drive or an intense workout, experts say stretching is key to maintaining a range of motion in your joints.