WITHIN the past decade, the use of electronic methods has laid bare much of the mechanism underlying the myotatic, or stretch, reflex of mammalian striated muscle. Outstanding among these advances are ...

Stretching is my new favorite workout. I spent so much time focused on cardiovascular and strength training over the years that I missed the boat on the benefits of a comprehensive stretching program.

Below are 8 active isolated stretches from the father/son team of Jim and Phil Wharton. The underlying theory behind A.I. is that if a muscle is stretched too far, too fast, or for too long, it ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching relies on reflexes to produce deeper stretches that increase flexibility. These techniques can help improve mobility and injury recovery.

The Brookbush Institute continues to enhance education with a glossary that is more than just definitions. Examples, common questions, and so much more! Because muscle spindle sensitivity may adapt in ...

Hyperbolic Stretching is a digital flexibility training program developed to help individuals improve their mobility, recover from hamstring tightness, and overcome flexibility plateaus—all in just 8 ...

LONDON Royal Society, Feb. 25.—D. M. Needham, J. Needham, E. Baldwin, and J. Yudkin: A comparative study of the phosphagens, with some remarks on the origin of vertebrates. Arginine phosphate exists ...