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 ...

Everyone knows the secret to a safer, more effective workout: several minutes of stretching beforehand, to get the blood flowing and make muscles limber, right? Think again. Many experts have cooled ...

Remember when your high school gym teacher made everyone touch their toes before running laps? Turns out, they might have been leading you astray all along. That pre-workout stretching ritual you’ve ...

"Warming up is helpful because it prepares your body to exercise, increases blood flow to your muscles, raises your heart ...

This involves activating the muscles you're going to use, which can help prevent injury. While some workout enthusiasts swear by cardio or stretches to "warm up" before a work out, personal trainer ...

You’ve seen it in every fitness class, sports movie, and gym session. People touching their toes, pulling their arms across their chests, and lunging side to side before their workout begins. Static ...

If your fitness routine includes a pre-workout stretch, you may be spinning your wheels — or worse, hurting yourself. Many of us were taught that it's important to stretch before running or exercising ...

Let's face it, stretching before a workout is necessary and annoying. It eats up precious minutes that could otherwise be occupied doing an activity that burns calories. It's not particularly ...

Everyone knows the secret to a safer, more effective workout: several minutes of stretching beforehand, to get the blood flowing and make muscles limber, right? Think again. Many experts have cooled ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...