You might not think that the adductors—the muscles that run from your pelvic bone along your inner thighs and to your knees, and move the thigh inwards—do much when you run. But they also play an ...

“Adduction” refers to bringing parts of your body (in this case, your legs) toward your body’s midline. Think of adduction as “adding” a body part to your center. Your adductors consist of 5 muscles: ...

Runners see a lot of different stretching poses, but are often confused on the best stretches to keep them healthy and ready for optimal performance. This ten-stretch program for runners was developed ...

Cardio and strength training are an important part of any workout plan, but recovery is essential — and stretching is too often the first thing we let slide. "You should be doing mobility exercises ...

When starting out on a workout schedule, many people complain of experiencing inner thigh soreness after squats. Well, when performed with sufficient intensity, squats can exert substantial demands on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you’re anything like me, your lower body and hips are perma-tight from sitting All. Day. Long.

The adductor longus muscle is a hip abductor muscle located in the inner thigh. This muscle controls the thigh bone’s ability to move inward and from side to side. The muscle originates in the ...

A trainer explains why the abductor and adductor machines are actually worth your time and effort. Plus, how to fit them into your gym schedule. “I own a CrossFit gym, but there are certain machines ...

If you've ever finished a difficult workout, you've likely had some postexercise pain. But inner-thigh pain that significantly affects your ability to walk could be a sign of a serious muscle injury.