Whether you are walking a ton, incorporating leg days into your fitness routine or are stuck at a desk and haven’t worked out in ages, the lower body is a smart area to stretch because the hips, ...
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The best dynamic warm-up stretches for runners

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.
(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 ...
Glute exercises get all the attention for helping you achieve, uh, a perky bum. But glute stretches are just as important; they’re crucial for staying mobile and doing regular, daily movements without ...
You don't often hear anyone talking about how hard they hit their hamstrings at the gym. Leaving them out of your workout, though, is a big mistake, because they help you perform so many daily ...
Embrace the floor as a tool to ease tension in your lower body. Your floor can be a great tool to incorporate into your workouts, helping you avoid spending money on a pricey gym membership or clunky ...
A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...
If your hamstrings always feel tight, endless stretching won’t help. Focus instead on creating a stable foundation for your hamstrings to function. By restoring balance through hip-flexor release, ...