It’s no secret that runners need mobility and flexibility, but when it comes to the best stretches for runners, there’s some debate about the best practices. How exactly should runners stretch? And is ...

Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the ...

It’s not that stretching your legs before a run is a bad thing – Yale Medicine recommends doing some dynamic stretches before you start to jog, and trying static stretches afterwards – it’s just that ...

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.

Stretching exercises, as shown by athletes from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey, should be a part of every runner's training program. You must stretch-before and after running-to ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

Could it be shin splints, a stress fracture or tendonitis? Here’s what you need to know about treating lower-leg complaints.

If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...

(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...