"I can’t even begin to explain how important stretching is—not just as a gymnast, but as a human being," says Douglas. "It's about more than just being flexible—it's really about becoming better at ...

PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a robotic camera positioned above the field of play.) Jordan Chiles of Team United States competes during the Artistic Gymnastics ...

When we think of the word flexible, we may think about yogis twisting themselves into a pretzel knot or that one friend who can drop into a split at a moment’s notice, thanks to past gymnastics ...