As a 6-foot male with thin arms, meager flexibility and so-so balance, I long ago gave up any idea of trying gymnastics. Other than muddling through an intro class in the company of little girls, ...

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

A herd of toddlers runs across the springy gymnastics mat, each to a small square of carpet. Their parents follow close behind. Once seated, coach Marci Schuster takes them through some warm-up ...

Some experts say stretching before exercise helps performance and lessens injuries. But, believe it or not, others say stretching does the opposite. Who’s right? Proponents point to people who can’t ...

This video features a playful fitness challenge where my husband attempts a gymnastics flexibility move. It blends lighthearted fun with stretching and mobility while showing how flexibility training ...

Cross-training means combining different types of exercise for your workout routines. While many people have a favorite activity, it's important to include exercises that address three different areas ...

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...