How to do it: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging loose at sides. Soften knees and fold forward, letting ...

Similar to what you should eat before and after a run, or what type of recovery strategies can improve performance, stretching can fall into a gray area—the kind filled with contradictory advice ...

WE all know we should stretch before a run. It boosts performance and reduces our risk of injury after all. But a few halfhearted lunges simply won't cut it, experts say. To properly prepare your ...

‘Made up of glute maximus, minimus and medius, they are the powerhouses of movement and running which require the correct amount of stretching and strengthening.’ Keen to strengthen your behin ...

Overdoing the running or walking can cause our calves to cramp up. Release tightness with these simple stretches. Usually, this pain comes from overuse, meaning the muscles are under more load tha ...

It has tremendous benefits but we'll focus on why it's good for runners. Triangle pose stretches the entire body, from the ankles to the hamstrings to the hips, lower back and shoulders.

The deep stretches and long-hold poses of yoga are the perfect tonic for sore, tired runners. Here we ask the experts what style of yoga is best for sprinters, long-distance runners and hyper ...