For as different as we all are, most runners these days have one thing in common: We lead busy lives. It can be a win to just get out the door and get your miles in. As such, we often roll right out ...

I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

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As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

Compared with static hamstring stretching, dynamic hamstring stretching with strengthening exercises improved muscle activation and outcomes in patients with inflexible hamstrings and patellofemoral ...

Many people see stretching as an essential part of any exercise or workout regime. It helps us increase our flexibility and our range of movement. Many of us also stretch to loosen up before ...

"Studies have shown that static stretching — sometimes called yin stretching — prior to exercise decreases power output by eight to 11 percent at least," said Alex Brown, LMT and founder of Muscle ...

You may already know that stretching serves an important role in health and fitness, yet it isn’t always so clear when to stretch, or how. “Stretching is a technique that can be used to prepare the ...

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In many types of workouts, pushing your limits is encourage–It’s what motivates you to hold your plank for 30 more seconds, or to literally go the extra mile. But while pushing yourself to the edge ...

Certain types of workouts can also lead to hamstring tightness. Ofori-Atta says runners are especially prone because of the ...