You might associate flexibility with hitting a full split or tossing your leg behind your head. But, by textbook definition, flexible simply refers to the ability to flex or bend, often repeatedly.

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It's easy to go through life without stretching. After all, a traditional workday can involve eight hours sitting at a desk, an hour or so of commuting, sitting in front of the TV, and so on. Even ...

Stretching your quads isn't just for elite athletes. It's something we should all incorporate into our routine to improve muscle recovery, prevent injuries, gain a bit of flexibility, and honestly, ...

Flexibility is very important, especially as we get older. Here are some basic, everyday stretches to improve and maintain your flexibility. Business Insider has illustrated and animated the stretches ...

Flexibility is one of those funny use it or lose it type things. Just because you were able to do a split when you were 10 years old, doesn't mean it will stay with you for life, explains LA-based ...

Bicep stretches can help increase your flexibility and range of motion, as well as help prevent injuries. Stretches can be done standing, seated, and with the assistance of a wall or doorframe. Share ...

If bending over to touch your toes seems like an impossible task, it may be time to start thinking about increasing your flexibility. From breath work to stretching to strengthening, focused effort ...