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 ...

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Stretching shouldn’t be your only form of exercise – strength training and raising your heart rate with some form of cardio are key ingredients when cooking up a fit, functional body.

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

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 ...

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.