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 ...
Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...
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 proper warm-up increases blood circulation, core temperature and nutrient delivery to working muscles. It's a key part of every exercise session, yet often minimized as rushed exercisers attempt to ...
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 ...
A 10-minute yoga warm-up for a quick morning stretch or pre-workout routine. This class activates your muscles and boosts ...
The fitness coach insisted, “Get your heart rate up, get some dynamic stretches in.” She firmly advised against neglecting ...
In winter it's easier to slack off as the days are shorter, the temperature is cooler and your motivation is difficult to find. The reality is that in order to maintain your hard worked for 'summer ...
After Scottie Scheffler’s dominant victory at the Open Championship last week, a lot of golfers — myself included — have been trying to figure out how to steal a bit of his magic. While most of us ...
Everyone has their favorite strength-training exercises, right? Personally, I’m a fan of squats, planks, and dumbbell presses. You might be partial to chair exercises or a standing abs routine. And ...