Stretch, For Your Arteries’ Sake
October 1, 2020
Last Reviewed: August 2021
Passive stretching, commonly used in sports training and physical therapy—as well by anyone who just aims to feel looser—increases joint range of motion and flexibility. But preliminary research suggests that passive stretching of lower leg muscles may also improve the health of your arteries. Also called static-passive or relaxed stretching, this type of stretching involves […]