The importance of fitness increases as you age. Workouts for men over 50 should include aerobic exercise, strength training, balance exercises, and stretching.

Stretching is a key component of any well-rounded exercise routine. And yet this vital element is often overlooked by many of us. "Flexibility exercises are just as important as cardio, strength and ...

When it comes to a strong lower body, our hips are on the front lines. These hip flexor exercises will save your body from all that sitting. A generation ago, few people worried about tight hip ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

One familiar archetype in lifting is the very strong person who can’t bend down and tie their shoes. We see it in plenty of gym locker rooms, and that ugly truth — strength getting in the way of ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Some stretching and strengthening exercises may help correct rounded shoulders, muscle imbalances, and posture. These can be performed standing, sitting, or lying down. Share on Pinterest Everyday ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It's actually a bundle of five nerves that start in your lower back and run through your buttocks and down each leg. Inflammation of ...

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 ...