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

Regardless of what’s causing your tight calves, spending a few minutes rolling out these muscles with a foam roller or ...

Stretching, alone, won't cure knee pain. The best way to find relief is to stretch for flexibility and strength train to ...

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 ...

A lot of runners will be familiar with the dreaded groin strain: a tenderness around the groin area or inner thigh that can feel like a sharp, twinging pain. Although not a serious injury, groin ...

Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know we’re supposed to, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s sensible sibling, ...

Steve Williams, of Carmel, Indiana, center, races to the finish line to complete the half-marathon course in a time of 1:18:07. Runners compete in the 17th Annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Explosive moves are recommended for advanced athletes and runners, so if you are just starting out, start with this dumbbell ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...