Distance runners are prone to tight hamstrings, which can limit performance, cause back pain and lead to overuse injuries. Josh Glass, a USATF team chiropractor in 2009 and 2011, recommends testing ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Touching your toes takes hamstring flexibility. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) (Photo ...

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(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

Flexibility test at 60, guided by a certified trainer, using 3 seated movements to assess hips, spine, and hamstrings.

CNN — (CNN) — For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you ...

If you’re someone who trains hard, you probably already know that recovery is just as crucial as the workout itself. But to get out the tight kinks and relieve sore muscles, there is a debate about ...

Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your lower back, hamstring and calves, as well as get a great stretch in your spine ...