Cool-down stretches lengthen your muscles, boosting your flexibility and reducing your risk of injury. I know this, yet I still end up skipping them at the end of my run or gym session. To change this ...

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 stale fitness program – exercising and feeling like you’re getting nowhere – is counterproductive. Last week, I offered tips to improve a stagnant cardiovascular and strength program. Today, I’ll ...

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

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 ...

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.

It’s easy to get stuck in an exercise rut – a stale program that leaves you frustrated. Last week I offered tips to improve a rusty cardiovascular and strength program. This week we’ll discuss ...

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 ...

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(CNN) — 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 ...