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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.
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.
Hip mobility is essential for supporting daily movement, reducing pain and injury risk, and maintaining optimal strength and flexibility.