Research shows that nearly half of all recreational runners get injuries, with many of those occurring in the Achilles tendon or calf. Other research pinpoints the knee, ankle, lower leg, and ...

A running coach and trainer recommends adding this strength exercise to your routine if you want to run better.

As a runner, I know how important it is to have a strong lower body — not only will it help you run faster, but strong legs will also improve your endurance, especially if you’re looking to train for ...

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 stretching your hip ...

It’s leg day and you can’t wait to hit squats. But when you get up to the barbell and begin your warm-up set, you can’t squat down very far. Your ankles feel stiff, preventing you from going down all ...

I can’t say it enough: hip flexors, hip flexors, hip flexors. Whether you’re training for the next marathon or are a casual runner who enjoys the odd 5k, your hip flexors matter when you run, and ...

It’s no secret that runners shouldn’t rely on running alone. To reduce the risk of injury and build strength, fitness and power in the process, runners should incorporate strength and conditioning ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

You’ve heard of cardio. You’ve heard of strength training. You might know about physical therapy. We’ve got one more thing to add to the mix: mobility. A full-body mobility routine won’t take long, ...

Hip mobility exercises after 55, a veteran personal trainer shares 5 standing moves to ease stiffness fast.

As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up ...