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Move over CrossFit, yoga and Peloton. Stretching sessions are the hot revival fitness fad. Studios like StretchLab, Stretch Zone, Lymbr and Stretch’d are popping up in strip malls and street corners, ...

When you were a kid, the concept of stretching likely seemed straightforward—every gym class started with a jog around the gym, followed by five minutes of simple, instructor-led stretches like ...

Whether to stretch or not is a common discussion among all types of fitness enthusiasts. The answer largely depends on the individual and the activity accomplished that day. Here is a common question: ...

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We all know stretching is good for us—that’s why it feels so good—but did you know that there are two types of stretch that have different benefits? Static stretching involves holding a stretch and ...

Relief is a positive emotion involving pleasant surprise and the release of anxiety. Research suggests that there may be two types of relief. Counterfactual relief involves avoiding an unwanted ...