I may write about fitness, but interviewing, researching and typing means I still sit a lot. While I aim to exercise regularly, I know that jumping straight from my desk to lifting weights or ...

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 ...

Are you one of those who does not warm up before working out? It will only take 5 minutes and you will avoid injuries for ...

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 ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you tend to make a beeline for the treadmill the moment you set foot in the gym, regardless of what your session looks like, you definitely aren’t the only one. For many, it’s a habit forged from ...

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 ...