You Should Be Doing Hamstring Stretches Every Day—Here’s Why (and 7 to Try)

Certain types of workouts can also lead to hamstring tightness. Ofori-Atta says runners are especially prone because of the ...
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3 hamstring stretches every runner should be doing

If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...
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The hamstring trap: Why stretching isn’t fixing your tight legs

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...
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The stretching routine that fixes 90% of body pain

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...
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11 Fitness: Relieve your daily stress with full-body stretches

AFTERNOON. WELCOME BACK! IT’S TIME FOR 11 FITNESS WITH CHARLES HARRIS JOINING US THIS MORNING. WE ALMOST MATCHING WITH THE OUTFIT. YEAH LOOK AT THIS. NOT EVEN ON PURPOSE. ALMOST ALMOST. YOU’RE GOING ...
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The hamstring trap: Why stretching isn’t fixing your tight legs

(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...