Hamstring stretches can help prevent injury before running or lifting heavy weights. Massage therapy can also help loosen tight hamstrings.

Are you stuck sitting at a desk for the majority of the day and then end up leaving work with sore and stiff muscles? Then you probably already know you need to make more time to move your body and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Muscle tightness is never fun, but rock-hard hamstrings are real day ruiners ...

THE STATE OF your hamstrings determines more about your body’s condition than you might expect. Tightness in your hamstrings can cause back pain, hip mobility, and even bad posture. “Tight hamstrings ...

Incorporating desk stretches into your daily routine can significantly enhance your energy levels and productivity ...

Samira Mustafaeva, founder of stretching class SM Stretching, believes that the straight leg hamstring stretch is the best hamstring stretch of all. When we’re stretching, we tend to target our own ...

Touching your toes may seem like a simple task. But actually doing it can feel like an impossible feat. Because my clients often see seated toe touches incorporated into warmup and cool down routines, ...

The cat-cow stretch is perfect for increasing spinal flexibility and warming up the back muscles. Start on all fours with ...

Although this looks like a simple golf stretch, this dynamic hamstring stretch can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to building the foundation for a proper golf setup. This golf exercise enables ...

Lower back pain might be one of life’s great mysteries, and unlike, say, Bigfoot, many of us have experienced back pain IRL. Still, it’s challenging to pinpoint the origin because your spine and ...

Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...