To flutter your legs or not — that's the question I've always had when it comes to my favorite stretch, the butterfly. Most of my fitness teachers love the move, too — but about 50 percent of them ...

If you’re anything like me, your lower body and hips are perma-tight from sitting All. Day. Long. That stiffness shows up after getting out of a chair, bounding up the stairs, or squatting down to ...

Whether you have a mostly sedentary lifestyle or are an active athlete, the butterfly stretch — which opens up the hips, inner thighs, and groin — is fundamental for functional flexibility. "Open hips ...

The butterfly stretch is a seated hip opener that has immense benefits and is perfect for all levels, including beginners. It’s effective in relieving tightness in your hips and enhancing flexibility, ...

It also helps stretch and strengthen many different muscles in your upper legs. This makes it a wonderful stretch for people with tight hip flexors, such as runners or folks who have a desk job, ...

The hip joint bears a lot of our body weight during movement and sitting all day puts pressure on the area, too. This static position causes the muscles to tighten, which can lead to discomfort that ...

Are your tight hips begging for some love and attention? If you run, lift weights, or sit at a desk all day, tight hips are pretty common. But you don't have to suffer, especially if your tight hips ...