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 ...

The St. George Marathon is this weekend and whether you’re running a long race or just hiking to see the fall colors it’s important to do the right kind of stretching. Tiffany Gust, an exercises ...

You don’t have to do long stretching routines every day to stay limber as a runner, but I consider these three quick moves ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

It's essential to stretch before running to reduce the risk of injury and improve performance. Some of the best running stretches include high knees, lateral lunges, and butt kicks. You should stretch ...

Running is one of my favorite ways to sweat, but there is a dark side to my healthy exercise habit: I don’t stretch! This makes me prone to tight legs, achy joints, and a nagging pain in my left hip.

During a tough run, it’s easy to find yourself counting down the minutes until the cool down. But when the glorious moment arrives, it’s also pretty tempting to skip stretching in favor of chugging ...

Trainers share their favorite ways to loosen up.

The modern, informed runner knows that before they start their run, they need to do some sort of warm-up. We’re not talking about static stretching, but rather something dynamic. I’ve been coaching ...

How it helps: “The mermaid is a foundational Pilates exercise which opens the hips, lengthens the obliques and moves ...