Whether you are walking a ton, incorporating leg days into your fitness routine or are stuck at a desk and haven’t worked out in ages, the lower body is a smart area to stretch because the hips, ...

You practice quad stretches all the time in yoga, whether you’re aware that’s what you’re doing or not. But you might be more familiar with its opposite action, quad contraction--you know, that ...

The standing quad stretch is a simple yet effective exercise that can do wonders for your overall well-being. It mainly focuses on the quadriceps muscles, which are important for the movement and ...

Together, these muscles work in sync to propel your legs up and down. And while it’s normal to feel tightness and soreness following, say, a series of heavy walking lunges, the quads can also tighten ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you’re anything like me, your lower body and hips are perma-tight from sitting All. Day. Long.

As an elite athlete, Tia-Clair Toomey has won the CrossFit Games for her fourth year in a row, earning her the title of the "Fittest Woman on Earth." In this video, she shares the importance of ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...