As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is key ...

Everyone knows that you need to commit time to training to hone your body for peak performance in sports and other physically demanding activities, but before you get to your workouts, there's one ...

Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...

I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

Running enthusiasts often fall prey to two common training misconceptions: prioritizing distance over strength and relying excessively on static stretching while neglecting stability. To train ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

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You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

In many types of workouts, pushing your limits is encourage–It’s what motivates you to hold your plank for 30 more seconds, or to literally go the extra mile. But while pushing yourself to the edge ...

We write about fitness for a living, and these are the 4 moves we actually use when our hips get stiff from desk sitting.