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 ...

I never skip a warm-up before a run, even if it’s just a couple of lunges here and a few dead bugs there, but I’m not as disciplined before a weights workout. Recently I tried this leg day warm-up ...

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 ...

Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...

Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the ...

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 ...

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. Lifting is about as ...