Warm-up exercises are those low-impact exercises that are done for 5-10 minutes before a more intense workout session, which helps prepare your body. Here are some that you can do before your workouts ...

Static stretching before a workout has long been used to loosen tight muscles, prevent injury, and enhance physical performance. And, in more recent years, foam rollers have joined ranks with more ...

Whether to stretch or not is a common discussion among all types of fitness enthusiasts. The answer largely depends on the individual and the activity accomplished that day. Here is a common question: ...

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 ...

WANT TO LOOK GOOD? Lift some weights and eat healthy. Want to feel good, too? Stretch. The main question, then, becomes when? Since your gym class days, you’ve probably had teachers, coaches, and gym ...

The researchers wanted to understand whether warm-up routines really influence performance. They found that simply raising ...

As we age, our bodies gradually tighten up – that’s just part of the aging process and how our bodies change over time. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the tightening is ...

Getting old is a challenge, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Despite my daily exercise workouts and healthy diet, I find that my movements have become progressively less fluid and efficient. This ...