When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Stretching and mobility are terms used interchangeably to describe the ...

Stretching is my new favorite workout. I spent so much time focused on cardiovascular and strength training over the years that I missed the boat on the benefits of a comprehensive stretching program.

Getting old is a challenge, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Despite my daily exercise workouts and healthy diet, I find that my movements have become progressively less fluid and efficient. This ...

Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...

Whether you're a quarterback, gymnast, triathlete or everyday lifter, you use the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). You not only use it, you rely on it to maximize your speed and power training with ...

Reflexes are automatic and involuntary actions the body produces in response to certain stimuli. While some reflexes can involve muscles and movement, others involve internal processes within the body ...

Stretch Reflex (a.k.a. Monosynaptic Reflex or Myotatic Reflex)Stretch reflex is a neuromuscular reflex in which an increase in muscle length activates receptors known as muscle spindles, which signal ...