Stretching

Stretching before and after physical activity can help keep muscles from becoming excessively tight, reducing the risk of cramping, injury, and soreness. Plus stretching can increase flexibility, so it’s a great way to improve athletic performance. Find out more here:

Change Your Warm Up to Better Prep for Exercise

The Greatist Team

May 19, 2013

Despite what we learned in middle school gym class, static or “cold” stretching before a workout doesn’t help athletic performance.

The World's Worst Warm-up: Why Static Stretching Leaves Us Weak

David Tao

April 4, 2013

Ready to hit the gym? Might want to skip the static stretching beforehand. New research contributes to an already impressive collection of data showing holding those muscles before a workout is a surefire way to hurt performance.

Try These Stretches at Your Desk Today

The Greatist Team

October 8, 2012

Stuck at the office all day? Here are six stretches to loosen the muscles made most stiff by sitting.

Stretches All Desk Workers Should Do Today

Katherine Schreiber

September 21, 2012

Stuck at a desk all day? Here are six stretches to loosen the muscles made most stiff by sitting.

Research Review: Boost Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility

Chris Beardsley

September 15, 2012

GUEST POST: Chris Beardsley of Strength and Conditioning Research summarizes some of the latest, most exciting findings in health and fitness research — and what they mean to you.

#imagreatist Mood Boosting Workout Tips

The Greatist Team

September 12, 2012

Need a workout idea? Ask a greatist.

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Yoga on the Road [Infographic]

The Greatist Team

August 25, 2012

Who says you can't do yoga on a plane, bus, or train? Here are 10 yoga poses you can squeeze in just about anywhere. So pack the sanitizer, and start practicing the moves in this travel-friendly infographic.

#imagreatist Mood Boosting Workout Tips

The Greatist Team

September 12, 2012

Need a workout idea? Ask a greatist.

Research Review: Boost Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility

Chris Beardsley

September 15, 2012

GUEST POST: Chris Beardsley of Strength and Conditioning Research summarizes some of the latest, most exciting findings in health and fitness research — and what they mean to you.