Plantar flexion is the movement that allows you to press the gas pedal of your car. It also allows ballet dancers to stand on their toes. The term plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot in ...

Remember being a kid, and sitting in a straddle while watching TV, or just being able to bend over and tie your shoes without wincing a little? If those fleeting memories of flawless flexibility feel ...

Even when we manage to squeeze in a workout on a busy day, the majority of us skip the cooldown when we are pressed for time (which, let's be honest, is pretty much always). We're all guilty of ...

How do you feel when you turn your head or touch your toes? Your ability to do that comes from flexibility. so health and fitness expert Beth Oliver joined us to share a series of tests to see how ...

Inspired by the idea that stiffness doesn't have to be permanent, let's explore why we sometimes struggle to reach our toes and, most importantly, what we can do about it. Touching your toes is a ...

The experts reiterate that spending just 15 minutes a day stretching is enough to improve your flexibility. It doesn’t have ...

Walking is a great way to stay active and healthy, especially for women who want to boost their exercise without the risk of high-impact movements, such as running or jumping. However, without proper ...

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