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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever skipped your warm-up before exercising? A good warm-up is not just a formality--it is a key step that gets your ...

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 ...

Instead of stretching, pick a few key moves to properly prepare your body for your workout. Credit...Nicholas Sansone for The New York Times Supported by By Cindy Kuzma Twenty-plus years ago, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don’t let the gloomy cold weather stop you from training your muscles! Winters mean lazy mornings snuggling in a warm blanket instead of running outside to get the daily dose of exercise. However, ...

Warming up and cooling down need to be part of a workout at any age, but they do not have to be a massive time-consuming event. In fact, if you get creative, you can find ways to make the beginning ...