Strong calves help you move around better. While training, everyone focuses on their chest, biceps, and glutes, and calves ...

Preparing for a marathon takes time, effort, motivation, stamina, and consistency. Maybe you’ve been practicing your race-day routine and building your running base over time by gradually increasing ...

Three weeks out from Grandma’s Marathon, Brigette Williams of Living Balanced shared some stretches for before and after your run. Before you hit the road, start to warm-up your hamstrings and hip ...

THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

For lower-body workouts from Stephanie Mansour routines — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Large muscles like the hamstrings and ...

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

Some of these movements are great for a dynamic warm-up before starting an activity, while others are good recovery options. By integrating these stretches in your regular routine, you’ll feel more ...

Whether to stretch or not is a common discussion among all types of fitness enthusiasts. The answer largely depends on the individual and the activity accomplished that day. Here is a common question: ...

When you think about the muscles you work most on a run, the quads probably come to mind first. Not only do these muscles ...

Many people often struggle with what exercises to prioritize at home for health. In Japan, which has entered a super-aged ...

Whether you’re a veteran marathoner or a casual jogger, your quads do a lot of work to power your stride. So showing them some TLC with quad stretches is always a good idea. With that in mind, we ...