Improving flexibility doesn’t always require complex routines. Sometimes, the most effective changes start from the ground up ...

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and ...

Your ankle flexibility can have a big impact on your running technique. Here’s how to test it and sidestep shortcomings. If you lack ankle flexibility you may compensate by rolling your foot in or out ...

When you think of flexibility, your ankle may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Keeping your ankle flexible, however, is key to avoiding injuries like Achilles tendinitis, calf strains and ...

Malasana, or the Garland Pose, offers numerous benefits, including improved flexibility in the hips, groin, and lower back, ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Most of us have a learning curve as we master new skills like swimming, treading, lifting weights, or other athletic and tactical skills. Often acquiring a new skill requires perfect practice, but ...

Dryland Tip by Swimming World correspondent G. John Mullen of SwimmingScience.net and CenterofOptimalRestoration.com, Creator of Swimmer's Shoulder System SANTA CLARA, California, November 1. DR. G ...

Enduring a full day of eight or more hours of physical activity, including walking around the house after getting out of bed first thing in the morning or performing a rigorous physical activity such ...

Scientists discover that nerve stiffness affects ankle flexibility in older adults but not in younger adults. As people age, joints become less flexible, causing balance problems that lower quality of ...