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 ...
We all know the importance of stretching. I encourage all of my clients to stretch before and after their workouts to help prevent muscle soreness and reduce the likelihood of injury — plus throughout ...
(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 ...
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, ...
Physical therapist-approved moves to warm up your arm, back, and chest muscles If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be ...
You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As ...
More recently, researchers have been warming up to dynamic stretching. An October study looking at athletic performances found dynamic stretches were better for pre-workout than static stretching ...