We all know stretching is good for us—that’s why it feels so good—but did you know that there are two types of stretch that have different benefits?

Static stretching involves holding a stretch and lengthening a muscle for an extended period of time, while dynamic stretching uses controlled and active movement to increase mobility.

I spoke to Jill Drummond, a NASM-certified Pilates instructor and personal trainer at BODYBAR Pilates to understand the differences, and Drummond shared a routine that combines both types to help you develop your overall mobility. You may like

“Mobility and flexibility aren’t fixed traits—they’re skills that we can improve”—try this yoga instructor's 10-move, 10-minute mobility routine to improve yours

A yoga instructor says this eight-minute routine is a

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