Gymnastics was part of my life for more than half of it. We know gymnasts are strong; I've written about bodyweight moves I still do to this day. We know they're flexible — case in point: Katelyn ...

A video from Colorado of a high school cheerleader being forced into the splits and held down by her teammates has gone viral. Back in Washington State, coaches said that is definitely not the way to ...

Many of us were first introduced to former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi when her Michael Jackson floor routine went viral in 2018. Then, her routines in 2019 also went viral, and she received six ...

To do the splits, you'll need to consistently stretch your hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes. Stretches for the splits include the butterfly, piriformis, and kneeling hip flexor stretch. If you're ...

Aliya Brooks was hugely inspired by her grandmother, Mildred "Millie" Cruzat, who was a dancer. Millie taught dance and stretching until age 93, and followed a balanced but fun lifestyle. Brooks ...

There’s a reason ballet dancers are endlessly flexible and look beautiful while doing it. Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking ...