Many people start swimming with fins and are initially surprised by the pain in their feet and ankles. Ankle mobility is the root cause of pain when it comes to swimming with fins, which requires both ...

Most of us have a learning curve as we master new skills like swimming, treading, lifting weights, or other athletic and tactical skills. Often acquiring a new skill requires perfect practice, but ...

Mac Robertson, Swimming World College Intern. Each time swimmers dive in the pool, they are required to coordinate and utilize an array of muscles from their head to their toes. While swimming is a ...

When you think of flexibility, your ankle may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Keeping your ankle flexible, however, is key to avoiding injuries like Achilles tendinitis, calf strains and ...

USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

In these trying times, it's nice to know that some problems still have simple answers. So if you have trouble hitting depth in your squats, sometimes you just need a little ankle flexibility. Here are ...

Your ankle flexibility can have a big impact on your running technique. Here’s how to test it and sidestep shortcomings. If you lack ankle flexibility you may compensate by rolling your foot in or out ...