As a 6-foot male with thin arms, meager flexibility and so-so balance, I long ago gave up any idea of trying gymnastics. Other than muddling through an intro class in the company of little girls, ...

Flexibility is important for all sports and everyday activities. Flexibility is important for all sports and everyday activities since it helps to prevent injury and muscle soreness, and increases ...

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. It turns out, both those things ...

Stretching is a key component of any well-rounded exercise routine. And yet this vital element is often overlooked by many of us. "Flexibility exercises are just as important as cardio, strength and ...

Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Paris, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide. By Maggie Astor Maggie Astor, normally a political reporter, is a ...