Toe taps are a popular exercise in many workout plans. You can find them in boot camp style classes, as part of a dynamic workout, or used as a conditioning exercise for several sports. Like many ...

When I look back on my years of participating in competitive gymnastics (and alllll the conditioning), a few exercises in particular spring to mind. Pullups. V-ups. Lunges. Hollow body holds. And, of ...

The importance of core workouts in your daily fitness routine can be easily forgotten or overlooked. After all, don’t your legs give you most of your running power? Not so fast. Having a strong, ...

Touching your toes takes hamstring flexibility. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an ...

Think toe touches are just for stretching before gym class? Don't get it twisted. This seemingly simple move is a valid test of flexibility, offering a dynamic snapshot of your mobility, core strength ...

Hi, I am Shazi Edmonds, owner/ choreographer of DanceCheerMove and head coach for Savannah Sharks Level 4 All-Star team. Football players are training hard for football season and the cheerleaders ...

Inspired by the idea that stiffness doesn't have to be permanent, let's explore why we sometimes struggle to reach our toes and, most importantly, what we can do about it. Touching your toes is a ...

Why is it that some people effortlessly touch their toes without bending their knees, whereas others struggle to even get past their shin? The common logic behind it is regular stretching. Whether you ...

Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your lower back, hamstring and calves, as well as get a great stretch in your spine ...