Jumping straight into a gym workout without warming up can leave your body feeling stiff, tight, and more prone to injury.

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 ...

Static stretching before workouts feels right—but according to U.S. physical therapy experts, it may be quietly sabotaging ...

A growing trend says that a 15-minute ritual before training might be the make-or-break moment of your whole session.

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re one of those gym goers who jump straight into the heavy stuff, it might be time to rethink your strategy. It turns out that those first few minutes of warm up before the workout aren’t ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Before you hit the weights or start your cardio, fitness trainer Rhonda Murphy says a proper warm-up can make all the difference. In this week's Workout Wednesday, Murphy ...

Whether you're working on your deadlift PR, getting ready for a jog, or training for (gasp!) your first pull-up, warm-ups are nonnegotiable. It doesn't matter your fitness level or age either, says ...

David Knight answers the question: 'Stretching Before, After Weightlifting?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: Is it better to stretch before or after weightlifting? Answer: Stretching is one of those ...