Static stretching before workouts feels right—but according to U.S. physical therapy experts, it may be quietly sabotaging ...

Static stretching alone can impair your reflexes and increase your risk for injury, but here’s how and when it can be used to your benefit. So we jumped on the phone with lead study author David Behm, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many pre-workout exercises fit well into most routines, however, it’s best to tailor them to the type of ...

During my stints in different sports, I've always been encouraged to warm up and stretch. My teammates and I would jog for five to 10 minutes, then "circle up" to do a series of static stretches, ...

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 ...

A half century ago a coach named Arthur Lydiard was conducting experiments, with himself as the lone subject, with the simple purpose of figuring out the best method to train distance runners. By the ...