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 ...

While it is important to focus on the main workout, remembering that the body needs proper preparation before intense ...

Warming up is one of the most important parts of an athlete’s routine, yet it’s often overlooked. A proper warm-up is essential for performance, getting the blood flowing to get the muscles (including ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Range sessions often set the tone for how we feel heading into a round. When you’re striking the ball well, you step onto the first tee feeling confident, focused, and ready to attack the course. So ...

Over the decades, we’ve had numerous interesting warm-up theories that no longer stand up to the research on injury ...