Jordan D. Metzl, The New York Times

Jordan D. Metzl

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States

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Past:
  • The New York Times
  • Runner's World
  • NBC News
  • Women's Health Mag
  • Slate

Past articles by Jordan:

Exercise After Covid-19? Take It Slow

Heart and lung damage can happen after even mild illness, prompting doctors to recommend caution before returning to your workout. → Read More

How a Running Resolution Can Lead to Better Results

Even the most motivated runners can benefit from setting a New Year’s resolution. The trick is doing it the right way. → Read More

Everything Runners Need to Know About Treating Shin Splints

From how to diagnose the common running injury to how to prevent it from happening again. → Read More

4 causes of knee pain and how to fix them

Sports doctor Jordan Metzl explains the most common knee injuries and how to manage them. → Read More

How to Lunge Better: Try This Move to Help Achy Knees

Lunges are great exercises to strengthen the quad muscles, and that's especially important for people with achy knees who think they can't do lunges. → Read More

Get planks right and you can say goodbye to back pain

Planks are God's gift to people with low back pain, but if you don't do them right they can actually hurt. Here's a better way. → Read More

Are You Doing Push-Ups Right? Here's How to Do It Better

Push-ups are a great exercise for your whole body, but they're easy to get wrong. (And hurt yourself in the process.) → Read More

6 Exercises That Help Your Lower Back Pain

How to fix—or prevent—nagging spasms, discomfort, and achiness in your back. → Read More

6 Exercises That Help Your Lower Back Pain

How to fix—or prevent—nagging spasms, discomfort, and achiness in your back. → Read More

Recover From Any Hard Workout With This Routine

Use this quick IronStrength routine to recover from the IronStrength workout. → Read More

6 Exercises That Keep Your Knees Healthy

A strength plan to keep your vulnerable joints healthy. → Read More

6 Exercises That Keep Your Knees Healthy

A strength plan by Dr. Jordan Metzl that will keep your vulnerable joints healthy. → Read More

5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Lower Legs

Jordan Metzl’s simple strength plan will keep your shins, calves, and Achilles healthy. → Read More

5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Lower Legs

Jordan Metzl’s simple strength plan will keep your shins, calves, and Achilles healthy. → Read More

5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Lower Legs

Jordan Metzl's simple strength plan will keep your shins, calves, and Achilles healthy. → Read More

Recover From Any Hard Workout With This Routine

All you need is a foam roller and 10 minutes to make your muscles happy again. → Read More

Recover From Any Hard Workout With This Routine

Use this quick IronStrength routine to recover from the IronStrength workout. → Read More

The 10-Minute Workout You Can Do With a Partner

Grab a running buddy to help you maximize your running potential. → Read More

The 10-Minute Workout You Can Do With a Partner

Grab a running buddy to help you maximize your running potential with this IronStrength routine. → Read More

Calf Stretches and Calf Workouts to Run Stronger and Prevent Injury

Maintaining your legs’ workhorses will improve your overall performance. → Read More