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.

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 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 ...

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 ...