Have you ever skipped your warm-up before exercising? A good warm-up is not just a formality--it is a key step that gets your body ready for exercise. If you jump straight into a tough workout without ...

‌Whether you're an athlete or someone trying to get into shape, you've probably been told to warm up before you begin a workout or play a game. Warm-up exercises can be passive or active, gentle or ...

Instead of stretching, pick a few key moves to properly prepare your body for your workout. Credit...Nicholas Sansone for The New York Times Supported by By Cindy Kuzma Twenty-plus years ago, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Warm-up exercises help your heart and muscles adjust from a resting state to an exercise state. Warming up will gradually increase your heart rate, thus reduce the stress on your heart and muscles.

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 ...