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 ...

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 ...

When you’re gearing up for a run or workout, your warm-up might be an afterthought. You may even skip a pre-run routine altogether so that you can get straight to your effort. However, running coaches ...

While much has been said on the benefits of walking, (and a brisk one at that), the importance of a good warm up has often been ignored. Warm-up exercises are crucial, low-intensity movements aimed at ...

A proper warm-up increases blood circulation, core temperature and nutrient delivery to working muscles. It's a key part of every exercise session, yet often minimized as rushed exercisers attempt to ...

Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the ...

If you’re the kind of person who always skips your warm-up exercises, I get it. Sometimes you just want to get right to the good part. Or, you’re short on time and want to get your workout over with.

If you tend to make a beeline for the treadmill the moment you set foot in the gym, regardless of what your session looks like, you definitely aren’t the only one. For many, it’s a habit forged from ...

Let’s be honest, warming up your shoulders is not the most exciting part of your workout routine. Swinging your arms draws more attention in the gym than hopping on the treadmill to raise your heart ...

Warming up before exercise helps kids stay healthy and perform better. Learn about the best warm-ups for kids to do before active play and sports. While kids often want to jump straight into their ...