injury prevention

We know meditation and visualization exercises benefit our mental health. Could they also support our physical bodies?

A high-tech approach called metabolomics offers a new perspective on how your body bounces back from 26.2 miles

Instability puts strain on your Achilles tendon. Train your body to support your stride from the feet up using these exercises for Achilles injury prevention.

Turn mobility into a habit by incorporating it into your busy routine.

Constantly battling injuries? These five training errors could be part of the problem.

Give your trunk the strength and stability it needs to run pain free.

Foot pain slowing you down? Follow this advice to keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

Runners should rely on props and modifications to make these yoga poses work for them.

Plus, how to produce more collagen naturally.

As runners, should we really be stretching? And if so, how much, what kind, and when?

Embracing recovery will make you a better athlete. Your body is asking you to work in. It’s time to listen and respond.

You don't have to suffer through this common runner injury.

A new review of studies finds that common injury-prevention rules don't hold up. We asked the researcher what does cause running injuries.

If you’re prone to running injury, “gluteal amnesia” may be the cause. Here are a few moves to switch on those important muscles.

Weakness in hip adductor muscles can cause knee injuries. Do these five exercises to run strong and healthy.

Professional triathlete Dede Griesbauer reviews a new treadmill attachment that can reduce the wearer's weight and impact while running—for far far less than other similar devices.

If you're experiencing a little discomfort on the front of your legs, try these five techniques to ease shin pain.

These six exercises will help wake up and strengthen your ever-important glute muscles.

The two-time Olympian has been focused on injury prevention in her build up to Boston.

Taking time to focus on correct running form can improve your running economy and reduce your risk of injury.

It's one of the most important questions to consider before you start any type of regular training.

This often-overlooked cause of heel pain requires a different approach than true plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to test and treat it.

The source behind the pesky soreness may be surprising.

New science shows a disconnect between injury and pain, and suggests we may be better able to self-manage training pains than we think.

These are the 10 the things you gotta do to stay healthy and fit.

Sometimes when you reawaken sleepy hamstrings, they can be a little grumpy. Our quick guide can help.

Pro runner Max King offers tips, tricks, and helpful perspective.

Even taking a short break from sitting can improve your health and your running.

It's one of the more common injuries among runners. Here's how to deal with it fast.

What is plyometric training and how can it benefit you?

Whether you’re sticking to sidewalks or braving the sand, here’s what you need to know to avoid injury on the most common running surfaces.

A new study provides more incentive to keep tabs on your cycle.

Doing the work of even the smallest maintenance exercises does wonders for both body and mind.

The majority of injuries are an extension of improper nutrition. That's where the idea of pre-covery comes into play.

The hips don't lie—if you are experiencing pain, something is wrong. Here's what your hip pain could mean and how to treat it.

Foam rolling can offer temporary relief, but preventing it from developing again should be your main concern.

From prevention to treatment, experts provide advice on dealing with runner’s knee.

Do your quads hurt when you run? Your injury might be more serious than you think.

Don’t let jaw pain or tightness affect your running—here’s what you can do.

There are all kinds of benefits from slowing down (and varying) your pace.

Swedish, sports massage, trigger point—which rubdown should you choose?

Doctors confirm: 2020 has caused an increase in runners getting injuries. Don't be one of them.

A sports podiatrist takes us through the types of Achilles tendon injuries and their treatments.

News you can use today from the latest scientific reports on running.

Injury prevention and preparation are just two of the many reasons why we should warm up and cool down.

Ultrarunners’ bodies endure a lot of wear and tear. Take some advice from top ultrarunner Hal Koerner to minimize the damage—or better yet, prevent it.

Use these performance nutrition tips to stay healthy.

If you're running more than ever due to restrictions on other sports, here's how to stay injury-free.

A popping sensation in your knee is probably nothing to worry about. Here's the likely cause and how to treat it.

Still stretching before you run? Stop. Focus on mobility instead, and save stretching for after (only if it feels good).

Electrical muscle stimulation units are becoming affordable enough for many athletes to have at home.

Minimize injury risk and improve your power with these hamstring exercises.

Injuries are often the sum of all stress placed on the body.

The ballooned outside skin is your body’s way of preventing infection.

Arch pain could be caused by something as simple as your running shoes, but there are other factors that could make finding a solution more complicated.

Acute pain can usually be easily resolved by correcting a training error, while long-term pain often requires long-term care.

The “pain in the butt” hamstring strain presents difficulties that are different from those posed by lower hamstring strains.

Taking quicker steps is one of the few proven ways to reduce running stress and save your knees.

The "Couch Stretch" can reduce pains from your feet to your back, plus improve performance.

Injuries rarely happen at convenient times.

Learn about two of the many of the commonly held notions about the causes of running injury.

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Switch up your training to help ward off injuries and boost your fitness.

Runners have a “never surrender” attitude, but sometimes it’s best to save yourself (and your body) for another day.

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Lifelong running and exercising requires constant body maintenance to make sure you’re taking proper care of yourself.

The best strategies for fixing and preventing this common running injury.

What's the deal with red light therapy? We take a look at the latest studies and scientific facts of this popular therapy trend.

If you've been sidelined from running due to injury, we have your guide to getting back in the game. Ease into it by following these rules.

There are a few times where having "no excuses" is a load of bull. We've rounded up when it's completely reasonable to quit a workout.

The foundation of your running form starts in your toes. Give your lower legs some love to prevent aches and pains from the ground up.

Are you sidelined because of an injury? Here’s your guide to physical therapy treatments that will help you get moving again.

This move strengthens much more than your core—it will help you strengthen your lower back to help prevent pain and injury.

Ready, set, run...but wait! Don't forget to stretch.

Sometimes big girl panties are all you need; other times you need an actual doctor.

As a masters runner for New Balance, Susan Lynne Cooke has to take care of her body more than the younger athletes.

With the Olympic Track and Field Trials underway, runners everywhere are inspired to set up training.

You're not alone—here's how to combat upper pain.

Runners are hard on their joints—especially the knees.