Repetitive movements put a lot of stress on the iliotibial bands. Show them some love to avoid hip, knee, leg and back pain.

The iliotibial band (IT band) is also known as the iliotibial tract or Maissiat’s band. It’s a long piece of connective tissue, or fascia, that runs along the outside of your leg from the hip to the ...

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 ...

Running isn't inherently bad for your joints or knees. But if you aren't diligent about warming up before a run and cooling down after, and if you make some very common mistakes, like overdoing it on ...

Training for a fall race or marathon? Get tips from Yoga for Athletes's Emilie Smith for tackling the common issue of tight IT bands. If you’re training for a fall race or marathon, chances are, you ...

Experiencing knee pain? These knee joint exercises strengthen your lower body to help combat any sitting-induced discomfort in your knees. In today’s edition of “sitting is bad for your body,” we’ll ...

Workout motivation can be a fleeting emotional state that is difficult to harness over a long period of time. Dedication and ...