Hip flexors tight? Try the butterfly stretch to open them up and release tightness in your inner thighs for a gooey, feels-so-good lower body stretch. If you don’t know it by name, the butterfly ...

To flutter your legs or not — that's the question I've always had when it comes to my favorite stretch, the butterfly. Most of my fitness teachers love the move, too — but about 50 percent of them ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you’re anything like me, your lower body and hips are perma-tight from sitting All. Day. Long.

After a busy season starts to wind down and your thoughts are on a new year and new goals, the best thing you can do for your mind and body is simply take a break! Sit down, take a few deep breaths, ...

"I can’t even begin to explain how important stretching is—not just as a gymnast, but as a human being," says Douglas. "It's about more than just being flexible—it's really about becoming better at ...

Hip pain can stem from various causes, including arthritis, which leads to inflammation and joint degeneration; muscle or tendon strain from overuse or injury; bursitis, where fluid-filled sacs become ...

It is officially summertime, not only on the calendar, but by Mother Nature as well! Getting outdoors and being physically active is the name of the game these days. And with all of that activity, ...

Ideal for office workers, this stretch targets the legs, hamstrings, shoulders, and chest. Stand with feet hip-width apart, interlace fingers behind your back, and bend at the waist to stretch the ...