If you engage in any sort of athletic endeavor, you know that any stretching you do tends to emphasize the lower body, if you even stretch at all. It makes sense: Your hamstrings, quads, and calves ...

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I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

The St. George Marathon is this weekend and whether you’re running a long race or just hiking to see the fall colors it’s important to do the right kind of stretching. Tiffany Gust, an exercises ...

A chiropractor explains why shoulder strength and stability is key for posture, along with four dynamic shoulder exercises to try. Moms love to remind us to “put our shoulders back” in order to have ...

For guided stretching routines from Stephanie Mansour — plus walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Whether you sit all day or a tough workout has left you stiff ...

Background: Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) affects patient of all ages, and stretching protocols are commonly prescribed for this condition. Dynamic splinting has been shown effective in contracture ...

In the last week before a marathon, many runners feel compelled to intensify their training. Yet, Dr. He suggests a tapering period of 7 to 9 days prior to the race. Tapering is a strategic reduction ...

We have all heard that warming up and stretching before you play a sport will prevent injuries. People have tried for years to prove a correlation between stretching before an activity and the ...

Stretching has always been an important part of a well-rounded workout routine. Even though we know the importance of stretching, only a few of us include it in our routine or perform it correctly.