NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Athletes with lingering post-injury hamstring stiffness may improve hamstring flexibility more through static leg extension and hold stretches, rather than leg stretch ...

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 out of ...

A well-balanced training plan has different workouts focused on speed, strength and endurance--stretching is your behind-the-scenes tool to making sure you run faster, stronger and farther. But there ...

THE STATE OF your hamstrings determines more about your body’s condition than you might expect. Tightness in your hamstrings can cause back pain, hip mobility, and even bad posture. “Tight hamstrings ...

Once you put in a few hours in the gym or finally take the final step in a miles-long run, it’s very easy to want to head straight to the showers rather than stretching. But not taking the time to ...

If you're looking for a way to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, avoid injury and extend your range of motion to help boost your exercise performance, take a tip from Mother Nature: Stretch.

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

Let me hit you with a very controversial health statement: Stretching is just as important, if not more important, than your workout. Okay, that might not seem controversial, but you would think so ...