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

(WTAJ) — There’s a simple step that can help prevent injury and improve performance: stretching before physical activity. Whether you’re hitting the gym, the field, or just going for a walk, warming ...

Cool-down stretches lengthen your muscles, boosting your flexibility and reducing your risk of injury. I know this, yet I still end up skipping them at the end of my run or gym session. To change this ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Lower back pain affects millions of Americans. Various health conditions can cause lower back pain, such as muscle strains, degenerative disc disease, and nerve compression. It can also develop as a ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

The standing quad stretch is a simple yet effective exercise that can do wonders for your overall well-being. It mainly focuses on the quadriceps muscles, which are important for the movement and ...

We asked a sports MD and a physical therapist.

Any time I do a high-volume intense workout that builds muscle, my goal is to challenge myself mentally and physically. High-volume training can take many forms—unlike strength training, where you ...

If you want to boost your longevity through strength training, but you're unsure of where to begin, here are the top ...

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...