New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

By Lewis Ingram, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of South Australia
Grant R. Tomkinson, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, University of South Australia
Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, University of South Australia

Can you reach down and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms overhead? If these sound like a struggle, you may be lacking flexibility.

Flexibility is the ability to move a joint to through its full range of motion. It helps you perform…

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