While it is important to focus on the main workout, remembering that the body needs proper preparation before intense ...

A dynamic hamstring flexibility routine focused on controlled movement, muscle activation, and joint mobility. Ideal for warm ...

Ah, hamstrings: the middle child of muscle groups. While they might not be the sexiest parts of our bodies, strong hamstrings play a vital role in our overall strength and stability. To learn more ...

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

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. For strong, powerful ...

Do you ever wake up with tight, stiff legs and wonder why? Or maybe, during yoga class, you find it difficult to touch your heels to the ground in downward-facing dog. Either way, you could probably ...

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 ...

Hands up: Who skips warm-up exercises and cool-downs even more than leg day? You're not alone. The problem, however, is that these routines are essential to your workout. We're not just talking about ...