Having a good range of motion is essential for athletics as well as everyday life. Credit...Adria Malcolm for The New York Times Supported by By Hilary Achauer Bending down to put on your socks.

Editor’s Note: The following is adapted from “Fitter Faster: The Smart Way to Get in Shape in Just Minutes a Day” by Robert J. Davis with Brad Kolowich Jr. We often hear about the importance of ...

How do you feel when you turn your head or touch your toes? Your ability to do that comes from flexibility. so health and fitness expert Beth Oliver joined us to share a series of tests to see how ...