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 ...

Struggling with tight hips, sore hamstrings, or lower back pain? This one simple yoga pose — Reclined Pigeon (Supta Kapotasana) — is a must! In this quick yoga short, you'll learn how to stretch your ...

You may think having flexible hamstrings is a badge of honor for outdoor athletes. And while you’re not exactly wrong, not everyone needs to have Cirque du Soleil-level stretching abilities to succeed ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. For strong, powerful ...

Like most fitness activities, stretching requires a certain amount of discipline and willpower. It's not an activity that happens by accident, so an intentional effort must be made to create an ...

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 ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

In November, I ran the New York City marathon for the first time. In the months leading up to the race, I consistently prioritized one thing in my training regimen, even more than running: stretching.