In November, I ran the New York City marathon for the first time. In the months leading up to the race, I consistently prioritized one thing in my training regimen, even more than running: stretching.

A: A new experiment with young male athletes suggests that the answer could depend on how we feel about stretching and what kind of exercise — and stretching — we intend to do. Once, stretching before ...

Many people see stretching as an essential part of any exercise or workout regime. It helps us increase our flexibility and our range of movement. Many of us also stretch to loosen up before ...