Unlock greater mobility and Improve Hamstring Flexibility with this Runner's Lunge Exercise – perfect for anyone beginning ...
If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...
Have you ever considered yoga for runners? Yoga has many benefits that extend beyond maintaining flexibility. Yoga can help you sleep better, improve your concentration, increase your stamina, help ...
I always thought that creaking feeling when I stood up from my desk after a day at the keys was to do with my lower back, but ...
Most runners are familiar with the big muscles involved in running, like quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But there are lesser-known, yet still important players that can influence run performance. One ...
Dynamic warm-ups involve movements that mimic the activity to be performed, gradually increasing in intensity. These exercises not only prepare the muscles for the demands of running but also activate ...
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.
When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.
Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...
If you’re a runner, you may warm up with some dynamic hamstring stretches and reward your glutes and quads with a little foam rolling action when you’re done. But how often are you doing hip flexor ...
Consider this move a step up from the glute bridge. Williams says that hip thrusts are a great exercise for the glutes – the ...