To improve flexibility and mobility, athletes and active individuals often rely on several forms of stretching. These involve lengthening or flexing a muscle or tendon to promote enhanced elasticity.

Stretching is one of those things that I used to neglect. But, once I added it to my daily routine, it is now a necessity for me to feel ready for the day. Today we'll discuss the benefits of ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

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 ...