We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you’ve been ...

There are two things I know to be true. One, I love a challenge. (Perhaps you remember my daily plank practice?) And two, I hate failing. When the opportunity to partake in a flexibility challenge ...

No matter what type of physical activity you do, it's important to make sure you spend time stretching your muscles and working on your mobility. Holding long, static stretches will help improve your ...

Many moons ago, I remember learning about the benefits of stretching at school. At the time, I was on the girls’ soccer team and our coach would make us stretch out our hamstrings, hips, and quads ...

As a health journalist, I’ve heard repeatedly from experts (trainers, physical therapists, even doctors…) about the benefits of stretching. Stretching is important for flexibility and having a good ...

A perpetual embarrassment of mine is that I can't touch my toes with straight legs. By all accounts, I should be able to do this. I've been practicing yoga regularly for over a decade now. Every time ...