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 ...

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

OK, so you get to your next race with just enough time to register and jog and do a few strides. Or you're pressed for time, and you have time to do your 3.4 mile loop around the neighborhood, but not ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Dynamic warm-ups involve movements that mimic the activity to be performed, gradually increasing in intensity. These exercises not only prepare the muscles for the demands of running but also activate ...

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Similar to what you should eat before and after a run, or what type of recovery strategies can improve performance, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images / andreonegin It's the day before race day. You've finished tapering, packed ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...

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