Locks and Athletics

Gotta question for the board here. I have a pretty active lifestyle. Often times my locks will get in the way of anything active since my hair comes down to my waist now. I've tried tying them up, but there's is much strain in my neck and it throws my balance off a bit. How do some of you with older locks find ways to be active while not having to bunch up all that hair on your crown or get tangled up in them?Thanks in advance for any helpful advice given!
updated by @messinja: 01/13/15 08:40:35PM

Good question, I'd like an answer as well although my locks are still short. I need an answer to this for future reference.

Thanks all, this does help. Not sure about the tuck method tho