Flexibility is often overlooked in the pursuit of strength and endurance, but it plays a pivotal role in enhancing overall well-being. A flexible body not only moves with more ...

Passive stretching is similar to active stretching, but instead of focusing on having one muscle stretch another, you will instead use an external force to provide the pull for your stretch.

There are various types: active, passive, ballistic (the old-fashioned bouncing stretches), isometric and PNF (which stands for “proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation” and uses contract ...

Active immunity is more common in our bodies than passive immunity. Our individual immune systems build up active immunity instinctively as we’re exposed to new bacteria and strange pathogens.