I have a confession: I don't stretch enough after working out. But whether doing cardio or strength training, I always make time for this one stretch — seated straddle. My lower back and hamstrings ...

We sit for hours. At desks. In cars. On couches binge-watching special holiday releases on Netflix. Not to mention, flying. All this sitting makes for some seriously tight and achy hips, but we have ...

The holiday festivities are in full swing and Christmas is just days away, if you needed the reminder. Those last minute to-do lists, party planning, work deadlines, and just everyday life have us ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

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 ...

Misty Copeland illustrates her superhuman flexibility in five ballet stretches. These stretches include the Seated Side-Straddle, Double Pigeon Pose, Seated Side Stretch, Front Split, and Frog Pose.

LOS ANGELES At most any gym or park you might see someone doing fast toe touches or a bouncing straddle stretch - what fitness experts know to be dangerous stretches. "You see people bouncing up and ...