For as different as we all are, most runners these days have one thing in common: We lead busy lives. It can be a win to just get out the door and get your miles in. As such, we often roll right out ...

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Dynamic stretches are stretches that move you through your full range of motion. You should do dynamic stretches before working out and static stretches after exercise. Dynamic stretching is a type of ...

When was the last time you skipped your running warm-up? If you're like a lot of people, it won't be that long ago. In fact, you might be scratching your head trying to remember the last time you did ...

Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know that stretching is important, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s ...

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 ...

If you struggle to find the motivation (or the time) to warm up before your workouts, let us introduce you to your new best friend: the inchworm. This exercise is a perfect dynamic warmup because it ...

‌Whether you're an athlete or someone trying to get into shape, you've probably been told to warm up before you begin a workout or play a game. Warm-up exercises can be passive or active, gentle or ...

Instead of stretching, pick a few key moves to properly prepare your body for your workout. Credit...Nicholas Sansone for The New York Times Supported by By Cindy Kuzma Twenty-plus years ago, a ...