Warming up before a workout doesn’t often get the attention it deserves. Maybe you’re tight on time and eager to get to the heart of your workout—or maybe you haven’t really given much thought to a ...

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 ...

As a general rule for moderate exercise, like brisk walking, any time of day is fine. You can pop out of bed and take off, but that’s not true for vigorous exercise (jogging, weight training, etc.), ...

You’re ready to hit the elliptical machine or the running trails. Before you do, though, consider doing a brief warm-up, followed by a quick cool-down session when you’re done exercising. Sure, a warm ...

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 ...

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 ...

A lot of us are guilty of throwing on our kit, lacing up our running shoes and hitting ‘go’ on our watches without properly warming up. But new research from Edith Cowan University suggests that might ...

A lot of us are guilty of throwing on our kit, lacing up our running shoes and hitting ‘go’ on our watches without properly warming up. But new research from Edith Cowan University suggests that might ...