Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is key ...

A well-balanced training plan has different workouts focused on speed, strength and endurance--stretching is your behind-the-scenes tool to making sure you run faster, stronger and farther. But there ...

MOST PEOPLE WILL benefit from stretching more often. Whether you're a hardcore exerciser or you're more likely to be found lounging on the couch, instituting a mobility practice can improve joint ...

WHEN IT COMES to stretching, timing matters. If you’ve been spending 20 minutes doing static stretches before each workout, it’s time to find a new warmup routine that’s won't waste that valuable time ...

You may already know that stretching serves an important role in health and fitness, yet it isn’t always so clear when to stretch, or how. “Stretching is a technique that can be used to prepare the ...

Dynamic warm-ups involve movements that mimic the activity to be performed, gradually increasing in intensity. These exercises not only prepare the muscles for the demands of running but also activate ...

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Have you been told that static stretching is bad and doesn't prevent injuries? Most of us have been coached to avoid stretching altogether. We either don’t stretch at all before a workout, or use ...

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 you've joined our Start TODAY 30-day walking challenge you have logged almost two weeks worth of daily walks. With your focus on making walking a daily habit, you might not be concerned with ...