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 ...

Preparing for a marathon takes time, effort, motivation, stamina, and consistency. Maybe you’ve been practicing your race-day routine and building your running base over time by gradually increasing ...

Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

If you experience tightness in your hips — or pain in your back or knees (more on that below) — Suarez has identified six ...

Unlock greater mobility and Improve Hamstring Flexibility with this Runner's Lunge Exercise – perfect for anyone beginning ...

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 ...

When someone is feeling pain or soreness in a body part, such as the hamstrings, it is natural to believe that stretching things out can help relieve some of it. There are certainly important benefits ...

During a tough run, it’s easy to find yourself counting down the minutes until the cool down. But when the glorious moment arrives, it’s also pretty tempting to skip stretching in favor of chugging ...

October is National Physical Therapy Month, when the American Physical Therapy Association recognizes tens of thousands of ...

Morning stretches are not just a way to unfold yourself out of bed. They set you up for better runs later in the day and, of course, early morning runs. So, if the first thing you do when you wake up ...

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.

Learn the best stretches for shin splints, plus what causes this issue in the first place, according to a fitness expert. The good news? A few well-targeted stretches can help ease the pain and even ...