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 ...

The standing quad stretch is a simple yet effective exercise that can do wonders for your overall well-being. It mainly focuses on the quadriceps muscles, which are important for the movement and ...

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 ...

Do you struggle with tight hamstrings, stiff quads, shoulder pain, or back discomfort as you age? You’re not alone! This Daily Yoga Stretches for Flexibility Over 40 | Hamstrings, Quads, Back & ...

Fitness trainers and entrepreneurs Justin and Taylor Norris share 12 exercises that alleviate pain in your knees. This workout consists of a warm-up, lateral shuffle, tempo squats, quad stretches, ...

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 ...

New research suggests that stronger quad muscles (at the front of the thigh) relative to hamstrings (in the back) may lower the risk of a total knee replacement. Scientists examined MRI data from 134 ...

As a health care professional, helping others can be an all-day thing, from being on the clock to friends and family at home. A demanding schedule makes it hard to pencil in some much-needed self-care ...

Patellar tendinopathy happens when the patella tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone is torn or injured. Stress on the tendon causes tiny tears, which are usually small enough ...

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