I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out ...

But not all stretches are the same, and choosing the right type for the right time can make a significant difference. You’ve probably heard the terms dynamic and static stretching before ...

And, you definitely should. These five muscles attach to the spine, ilium (upper pelvis), and femur (thigh), and are ...

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate ...

The timing of your stretch can affect how well it prevents injuries. Pre-workout dynamic stretches help warm up the body and ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice ...

The same goes for preparing for leg day at the gym. Dynamic stretching, in which you move your muscles and joints through ...

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your hips. Slowly rotate your hips in a circular motion ...

Dynamic stretching involves moving a joint through its full range to increase flexibility, Houlin said. Static stretching involves holding a single position for several seconds. Static stretches ...