Trainers share their favorite ways to loosen up.

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The hamstrings are three muscles located on the back of your thigh, and they’re responsible for bending your knee and ...

This six-move sequence will also help alleviate an achy lower back and sore calves ...

Now that summer is here and walkers are getting in more mileage, the sore muscles are setting in. Be sure to stretch before and after each walk in order to lengthen your muscles and prevent tightness.

Credit: / Rockaa I’ll be the first to admit that I am always tempted to skip my cool down after a run. In fact, I used to swerve a post-run stretch all the time, and I paid the price the next day ...

One common difference between casual runners and elite and pro runners is how seriously they take their stretching routine.

Whether you’re on the trail or on the road, the repetitive movement and high impact of running take a toll on the body. A thorough and consistent stretching routine is key to staying injury-free: it ...

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 ...

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.

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- If you're gearing up for the Chevron Houston Marathon and you haven't been taking the time to stretch properly, chances are good that your body isn't feeling too great right about ...