You practice quad stretches all the time in yoga, whether you’re aware that’s what you’re doing or not. But you might be more familiar with its opposite action, quad contraction--you know, that ...
Gymnastics is my favorite category of events during the Summer Olympic Games. I marvel at the incredible strength of the athletes, and I'm amazed at how an activity so physically demanding becomes ...
As an elite athlete, Tia-Clair Toomey has won the CrossFit Games for her fourth year in a row, earning her the title of the "Fittest Woman on Earth." In this video, she shares the importance of ...
The right stretches after a run can help your muscles cool down and get ready for your next workout. Here are the ones to prioritize. Most runners obsess over their pre-run warmups (and fair enough), ...
Running with stiff, tight muscles is not only hard, but it can also set you up for injury if you make it a habit. So doing a few running stretches regularly to maintain or improve your flexibility and ...
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 ...