If you're the kind of person who preps for a walk by throwing your shoes on and heading out the door, it may be time to rethink your routine. "Many people often skip stretching before walking because ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

Dynamic stretches are movements that people perform at a slower pace than most workouts. Individuals tend to do dynamic stretches to warm up their muscles and prepare for exercise. In recent years, ...

If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be short-changing the impact of your workout. To enhance your performance and prepare your ...

Dynamic stretches are ideal for a warm up, but choosing the right ones is essential. You plan every training session; what areas of the body you want to focus on, the exercises you’re going to do and ...

As a physical therapist and fitness trainer, my clients are always asking me what they can do to keep their bodies young and healthy. As we age, we naturally lose strength, range of motion and ...

Whether you’re running, biking, or climbing, your workout should always begin with a basic bodyweight warm-up to prime your muscles and joints for peak performance. The same goes for preparing for leg ...

Dynamic vs. static stretches Dynamic stretching involves moving a joint through its full range to increase flexibility, Houlin said. Static stretching involves holding a single position for several ...