Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

Discussing stretching in a fitness column can come across as somewhat “vanilla” in comparison to the fanciness of strength training or core stabilization. Not this time. This stretching column is ...

Everyone knows that you need to commit time to training to hone your body for peak performance in sports and other physically demanding activities, but before you get to your workouts, there's one ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Instead of static stretching, recent studies suggest that dynamic warm-ups are more effective in preparing the body for a run. In this article, we will explore the importance of dynamic warm-ups, ...

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

Running enthusiasts often fall prey to two common training misconceptions: prioritizing distance over strength and relying excessively on static stretching while neglecting stability. To train ...

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Caroline Roberts writes articles and notifications for CNET. She studies English at Cal Poly, and loves philosophy, Karl the Fog and a strong cup of black coffee. Stretching is not actually as simple ...

Yoga isn’t the only way to improve your posture—exercises that stretch and strengthen your core, back, chest, and neck can ...