You get to the gym and check your watch: You have an hour to fit in a workout before your busy day beckons. The temptation—understandably—is to dive right into the good stuff. The heavy lifting or ...

A growing trend says that a 15-minute ritual before training might be the make-or-break moment of your whole session.

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Hands up: Who skips warm-up exercises and cool-downs even more than leg day? You're not alone. The problem, however, is that these routines are essential to your workout. We're not just talking about ...

I never skip a warm-up before a run, even if it’s just a couple of lunges here and a few dead bugs there, but I’m not as disciplined before a weights workout. Recently I tried this leg day warm-up ...

Warming up before physical activity has been around as long as people have engaged in organized sports and exercise. It has been reported that the athletes in ancient Greece and Rome would perform ...

Static stretching before workouts feels right—but according to U.S. physical therapy experts, it may be quietly sabotaging ...

Post-workout muscle soreness is common after intense or new exercise, but it doesn’t have to derail your routine. Experts say ...

Whether you're working on your deadlift PR, getting ready for a jog, or training for (gasp!) your first pull-up, warm-ups are nonnegotiable. It doesn't matter your fitness level or age either, says ...

Playing sports like pickleball and padel is an entertaining way to stay active, challenge yourself and have fun. These fast-paced racquet sports require quick reflexes, agility, and strategy. They are ...

Jumping straight into a gym workout without warming up can leave your body feeling stiff, tight, and more prone to injury.

It's easy to go right from the golf shop to hitting practice balls to the first tee without thinking you need to stretch. However, you owe it to yourself this year to at least incorporate a few moves ...