Post-workout, you'll normally find me dashing out of the studio doors, with barely a thought for my stretching routine. As the door swings shut behind me, I can faintly hear the instructor plead with ...

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Whether you're moving your knees or your hips, the hamstrings are essential. Regularly put to work (whether running, walking or jumping) during and after sports sessions, taking the time to stretch ...

Tight hamstrings are an incredibly common complaint among runners, whether they spend their time at a local parkrun, are getting ready for their next 10k race or training for a marathon. Actually ...

Tight hamstrings occur when one or all three of the muscles at the back of your thigh become shortened due to prolonged sitting, overtraining or sudden increase in workout workout intensity, certain ...

You’ll know the feeling if you have tight hamstrings – your strides feel shorter, it seems like you’re working harder than usual and your legs feel stiff and restricted. Going faster or tackling hills ...

Strong hamstrings will enable you to pedal efficiently throughout your ride and reduce the risk of injury. Common forms of pain from cycling, such as back pain, often stem from weak hamstrings.