However, a quick Google search might leave you overwhelmed by all the different stretching techniques. There’s static stretching and dynamic stretching, which can be regarded as the main types ...

Whether improving your flexibility was one of your new year’s resolutions, or you’ve been inspired watching certain tennis stars warming up at the Australian Open, maybe 2025 has you keen to focus on ...

Whether improving your flexibility was one of your new year’s resolutions, or you’ve been inspired watching certain tennis stars warming up at the Australian Open, maybe 2025 has you keen to focus on ...

Peck is a firm advocate for somatic exercises as part of recovery from trauma too, and says a "holistic approach to wellbeing" is always best in his opinion, and advises doing your research before ...

PNF stretching, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, combines static stretching with isometric muscle contractions and is typically performed with a partner.

Fans of somatic exercises say they're a great way to relieve anxiety and destress ... Progressive muscle relaxation: This is where you tense and release different muscle groups to let go of stress.

Connective tissue is protective, providing strength and some degree of stretching. Unfortunately, with age connective tissue gradually stiffens and “dries out” and stretching is more difficult ...