If your runs are starting to feel easier, it may be time to level up. Here’s how to do it safely and sustainably.

Growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s, I bought into the era’s yo-yo dieting and cardio-obsessed mindset, so for most of my life, my goal was simple: to be thin. I always stayed active and chased different ...

Francesca Bagshaw, a performance physiologist at Nuffield Health MIHP, demonstrates three stretching exercises that she ...

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Lift until your hips are in line with your shoulders and ...

Step your right foot behind you. Lower your right heel to the floor and lean your torso forward to feel a stretch in your ...

Marathon season is officially underway, and whether this is your first 26.2 (good for you) or your fifth, longevity is the only way to ensure you’ll be running for years to come. While most runners ...

For as different as we all are, most runners these days have one thing in common: We lead busy lives. It can be a win to just get out the door and get your miles in. As such, we often roll right out ...

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...

As a runner, you don’t need to be especially flexible. A normal range of motion in all of the major joints is sufficient to support efficient running movements. What you need more than flexibility is ...

Flexibility I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—these three moves can help protect your hips and spine Walking Want to start walking regularly? A personal trainer recommends doing these ...

Along with bruised toenails, chafing and blisters, hip pain is one of those annoying-yet-all-too-common side effects of running. In fact, in a 2018 survey of 675 marathon runners, nearly half of the ...

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