As a general rule for moderate exercise, like brisk walking, any time of day is fine. You can pop out of bed and take off, but that’s not true for vigorous exercise (jogging, weight training, etc.), ...

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 ...

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

A proper warm-up increases blood circulation, core temperature and nutrient delivery to working muscles. It's a key part of every exercise session, yet often minimized as rushed exercisers attempt to ...

You’re ready to hit the elliptical machine or the running trails. Before you do, though, consider doing a brief warm-up, followed by a quick cool-down session when you’re done exercising. Sure, a warm ...

Over the decades, we’ve had numerous interesting warm-up theories that no longer stand up to the research on injury ...

A new study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science suggests that elevating muscle temperatures during a warm-up before exercising may be the most important factor for boosting speed and ...

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 ...

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 ...

“People often underestimate how much longer the body takes to prepare in winter compared to summer” ...