Fortunately, there’s a fairly obvious solution: hamstring stretches. Done correctly—and regularly—they can prevent pain and injury, aid athletic performance and make soap drops a cinch. We asked Dr.

Older guys need flexible and strong hamstrings as much as gymnasts and other elite athletes, whether the last time you thought about the muscles was last week or the last time your first-round fantasy ...

Now that summer is here and walkers are getting in more mileage, the sore muscles are setting in. Be sure to stretch before and after each walk in order to lengthen your muscles and prevent tightness.

Milo Bryant is a performance coach as well as an experienced journalist. He’s also in his 50s—and his book Unstoppable After 40 gives you the roadmap to do more than merely remain active as you ...