Similar to what you should eat before and after a run, or what type of recovery strategies can improve performance, stretching can fall into a gray area—the kind filled with contradictory advice and ...

If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...

I always thought that creaking feeling when I stood up from my desk after a day at the keys was to do with my lower back, but ...

Dynamic warm-ups involve movements that mimic the activity to be performed, gradually increasing in intensity. These exercises not only prepare the muscles for the demands of running but also activate ...

Have you ever considered yoga for runners? Yoga has many benefits that extend beyond maintaining flexibility. Yoga can help you sleep better, improve your concentration, increase your stamina, help ...

We get it: Post run stretches can sometimes feel like a waste of precious time. After all, they don’t leave you sweaty, breathless, or sore—perhaps leading you to think they aren’t a “productive” form ...

Most runners are familiar with the big muscles involved in running, like quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But there are lesser-known, yet still important players that can influence run performance. One ...

In November, I ran the New York City marathon for the first time. In the months leading up to the race, I consistently prioritized one thing in my training regimen, even more than running: stretching.

Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...

Consider this move a step up from the glute bridge. Williams says that hip thrusts are a great exercise for the glutes – the ...