Stretching is the one of the most important things runners can do to protect their bodies from injury. Get information on how to stretch different body parts and tips for the proper way to stretch.
Keep your body flexible, injury-free, and performing at its best with these simple stretches for runners.
Your hamstring muscles, which run down the back of the leg from the pelvis to the lower leg, are prone to injury, so it's very important to stretch them. Here's how to do a hamstring stretch.
Your hip flexor muscles help lift your legs up during running, so they need a good stretch when you're finished with your run.
Your calf muscles work hard when you're running, so they'll need a good stretch when you're done. Here's how to do a calf stretch.
Your quadriceps (front thigh) muscles work hard when you're running, so they'll need a good stretch when you're done. Here's how to do a quad stretch.
You use your upper body when you're running, so it's important to stretch your arms when you've finished your run. Here's how to stretch your triceps, the muscles on the back of your upper arm.
Stretching is the one of the most important things runners can to prevent injuries. Follow these tips to make sure you're doing it correctly.
All of your runs should start with a warm-up and end with a cooldown. Find out why they're important and how to do them properly.
