Stretching Exercises for Older Adults to Improve Mobility. Medically reviewed by Courtney L. Gilbert, PT, DPT, AIB VR/CON — Written by Natasha Freutel — Updated on June 20, 2025.

Instead of using stretching exercises as a warm up, do what is called a “task specific” warm up. For example, if you are going to take a brisk walk, begin by engaging the specific muscles you ...

Stretching should be a key part of a well-rounded exercise program, said Dr. Ian K. Smith, author of “Eat Your Age,” and formerly of the television show “The Doctors,” a syndicated talk ...

Not all stretches are made equal — but these are the ones that helped ease some tightness. ... Fitness Physiotherapist shares 5 exercises for ages 55+ to reduce back pain and build flexibility.

Stretching can help make you more flexible and improve the range of motion in your joints – whether it is done before and after exercise. An expert shares tips on how to stretch safely.

Five stretches you should be doing every day, according to a flexibility expert. Soothe sore muscles and ease tight hips with this seven-minute stretching routine ...

How to Add Stretching and Breathing Exercises into Your Daily Fitness Training Army Reserve Pfc. Akjla Webb stretches before going out onto an obstacle course on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst ...

Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. Stretching can help make you more flexible, improve range of motion in your joints — and feel good. It’s almost ...

For many people of a certain age, physical education began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told ...