Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

If you’ve ever experienced Achilles pain while running, you already know how unpleasant it feels. And if you haven’t, ...

Ripps suggests doing simple self-checks, like high knee marches, which can reveal if your hip flexors are doing their part in ...

A well-balanced training plan has different workouts focused on speed, strength and endurance--stretching is your behind-the-scenes tool to making sure you run faster, stronger and farther. But there ...

Over the decades, we’ve had numerous interesting warm-up theories that no longer stand up to the research on injury ...

People serious about exercise often stretch before and after running or vigorous exercise. This practice is designed to prevent muscular injury and cramping. Animals who run to stay alive, like ...

Consider this move a step up from the glute bridge. Williams says that hip thrusts are a great exercise for the glutes – the biggest muscles in the lower body – and help runners to generate speed and ...

Though bodybuilders and runners usually take different approaches towards physical fitness, each gets something positive out of their efforts. "The most important exercise for each person is the ...