There are so many benefits that come from stretching before bed. It is a great way to unwind, reduce tension and improve flexibility, but it can also improve your sleep quality. If you’re ready to ...

Rolling down slowly to your back, bend one knee in towards you, and take a gradual bend and stretch of your hamstring. You can also bend your supporting knee if this feels more stable. Take a few ...

THE STATE OF your hamstrings determines more about your body’s condition than you might expect. Tightness in your hamstrings can cause back pain, hip mobility, and even bad posture. “Tight hamstrings ...

Natalia Perez-Segnini is a NASM-certified personal trainer, a yoga instructor, a breathwork practitioner and a trauma-informed specialist. As a head coach at Tone House—a premier athletic-based ...

Find out how to stretch your hamstrings properly to prevent and ease injuries. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Want to know how ...

Keep your hands on the floor, on blocks or on your thigh. Hold for 30 to 45 seconds per side. Beginner modification: Keep a ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

We’re all used to brushing our teeth and following a skincare routine before bed, but what about stretching? Studies confirm that doing some stretches before bed can actually help you get a good night ...