When I say “IT,” you might think “information technology” instead of “iliotibial,” and TBH, I don’t blame you. I'm not here to chat tech—instead, let’s get the lowdown on a lower body tendon called ...

When gyms closed in early March, I stocked up on affordable fitness equipment that I could easily store in my tiny New York City apartment. Resistance bands quickly became the MVP of that category — ...

If you have sharp pain or tightness on the outside of your knees or hips, there’s a good chance it’s caused by your IT band. This area of the body is notoriously tough to stretch, but never fear — ...

Jump stretch bands are starting to appear in gyms. In past columns I have used them to assist with pullups. They are stretchy enough to provide pullup assistance without compromising good technique.

Historically, the use of stretch bands has been a more common practice in group-training environments. Individual exercisers typically gravitate toward free weights and strength machines for their ...

I’m training for the Maui Marathon in September, using a three-day-a-week program that I found in Runner’s World. Yesterday I did a 15-mile run and my right knee really started to hurt in the last ...

Workout motivation can be a fleeting emotional state that is difficult to harness over a long period of time. Dedication and discipline, however, are lasting constructs that support adherence through ...

For many people living in rural communities, exercising outdoors or in the home are the only options. Such people need an exercise routine that is safe, effective and requires the least amount of ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - It is called tibial band tightness and it is very common, especially as we get older. The tibial band runs down the outside of the leg and it can cause severe pain and tension if ...

You know that you’re supposed to stretch. But sometimes, whether you’re late for an appointment or too tired after a long day, stretching is the first thing you skip on your training to-do list.