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When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Flexibility is an ...

Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in assisted stretching studios — aka places where a trained professional folds and lengthens your body for recovery. The idea is that instead of doing ...