Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

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In the world of fitness and wellness, there's such a strong focus on strength training, cardio workouts, and of course nutrition. However, one aspect that is sometimes overlooked but is equally ...

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 ...

Soreness is a common result of consistent and intensive muscle activity. Whether doing cardio or weight training, muscle pain ...

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate and ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. When should you ...