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 ...