Stretches for runners target the muscles used during exercise, which include the quadriceps (thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs), calves, and glutes (buttocks), along with the lower back. They can ...

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 ...

Running with stiff, tight muscles is not only hard, but it can also set you up for injury if you make it a habit. So doing a few running stretches regularly to maintain or improve your flexibility and ...

Remember, you don’t have to do all 10 of these hip flexor exercises all at once. Integrate some of the static stretches into your day while doing the dynamic stretches before you go on a run or hit ...

The key to keeping resolutions going beyond Burn’s Night is to make them enjoyable and do-able, rather than draconian and ...

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.

That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...