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Standing figure 4 exercise

A Fight To Remain Standing

    Our Standing Figure 4 stretch proved to be both a test for balance and an exercise of strength and control.
    Hand holding mahjong tile

    I Miss Being In Touch

      Mahjong and Stranger Things thought me an unexpected life lesson. How to feel human in a world of technology and AI.
      Group of women in deep side lunge, stretching in fitness class

      The Fitness Biz Gets It Wrong

        Stretching is the biggest missing link in fitness, and once you discover it, everything improves!
        Young Woman Texting On Red Cell Phone

        Tech Neck Is A Real Pain

          Our cell phones and computers are not helping our spine health. Prevent and fix "tech neck" with our quick neck stretch!
          Division 1 Soccer University at Albany

          From Burnout To Balance

            Taking a look at life as a college athlete with a guest post from Caroline Mascone, D1 soccer at University at Albany.
            Two pairs of bare feet from under white bed covers

            Flexibility & Physical Love

              There is nothing quite like the expression of physical love. Amour through touch creates its own language made of movement.
              Physical therapist, assisting leg stretch at Stretch Zone, Stretch Lab, Stretch*d

              StretchLab Versus Lastics

                Why assisted stretching will never produce net gains in your flexibility.
                Woman in forward lunge, calf stretch, outside in snow

                Loosen Up With A Deep Calf Stretch

                  Tight calves can wreak havoc on knees, hips and spine. Let us show you how you loosen them up with best calf stretch of your life!
                  Flexible woman sitting on wooden cabinet, holding one leg behind her back for quad stretch

                  Stretch or Be Stretched?

                    Flexibility training and assisted stretching sit on opposite ends of the same spectrum. The key is to know your goals.
                    Woman in white, in full front split proper form, outside

                    Full Splits Depend On Your Arms

                      If you are getting stuck in your splits, it's your arms that will turn out to be your secret weapon!
                      Athletic man in orange shirt looking at watch, riverside with NYC and Brooklyn Bridge in background

                      How Often Should I Stretch?

                        Determine how much you need to stretch in order to increase, and/or maintain, your flexibility.
                        Woman sitting in butterfly, in black leotard, view of back

                        Novel Exercises For Hip Pain

                          When physical therapy doesn't work and you need relief, we have developed something called "pre-PT."