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 ...

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 ...

I have a confession. Although fitness is my day job, I don’t always start my training with a set of warm-up exercises. I know, I know—it’s important to warm up, it readies the body for activity and ...

Warm-ups, they say, are as important as the workout itself; a ritual of stretching, jogging, and deep breathing before you began. Though it feels a bit old-school, you may dismiss it as habit rather ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the ...

Let’s be honest, warming up your shoulders is not the most exciting part of your workout routine. Swinging your arms draws more attention in the gym than hopping on the treadmill to raise your heart ...

The best way to maintain PT test scores for typical military fitness tests is through workouts with calisthenics repetitions. The debate in the fitness community starts when you decide to mix in ...