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.

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

(CNN) — As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most ...

(WTAJ) — There’s a simple step that can help prevent injury and improve performance: stretching before physical activity. Whether you’re hitting the gym, the field, or just going for a walk, warming ...

Everyone who makes an effort to exercise has heard fitness enthusiasts herald the benefits of stretching before and after working out. But is it really vital to stretch first? "Recent research has ...

David Knight answers the question: 'Stretching Before, After Weightlifting?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: Is it better to stretch before or after weightlifting? Answer: Stretching is one of those ...

That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...

You’re at the gym doing your usual pre-workout warmup. You reach down to touch your toes to stretch your hamstrings, you pull your foot to your butt to stretch your quads, and you sit down into a ...