These 11 expert-backed exercises can improve mobility, balance, and range of motion after 50—helping you stay strong and independent.

As we age, our bodies gradually tighten up – that’s just part of the aging process and how our bodies change over time. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the tightening is ...

While you should try to hold the pose as long as you can, he added, a general rule of thumb is 10 to 30 seconds per stretch, aiming for a total of about 90 seconds over the course of the day. Older ...

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— ...

Physiotherapist Lesley Meyer has the lowdown on the importance of stretching, and how to incorporate it into your daily life.

The gorilla stretch or gorilla pose often crops up during yoga classes, offering a deep stretch for the muscles that run down the back of the body, known as your posterior chain. To do the gorilla ...

Let me hit you with a very controversial health statement: Stretching is just as important, if not more important, than your workout. Okay, that might not seem controversial, but you would think so ...

If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition wherein your shoulder movement gets limited. This happens when the connective tissue around the shoulder becomes stiff, thick and ...

Learn why your hips feel stiff and how to fix it with these expert-recommended movements for maximum mobility.

While scientists have always recommended physical activity to keep the brain healthy, research now shows regular stretching and motion exercises can help older people with mild memory troubles.