Warming up is one of the most important parts of an athlete’s routine, yet it’s often overlooked. A proper warm-up is essential for performance, getting the blood flowing to get the muscles (including ...

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 ...

Some kids have a slow-to-warm-up temperament that can make them resist new activities or people. Here's how parents can support them. (Image: Getty Images; illustration by Katie Martin for Yahoo Life; ...

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 ...

It's consistent, structured miles that give you the potential of a great race performance. However, without a great warm-up to prepare your body for a peak effort, weeks of training can quickly be ...

Before you jump back into lifting weights or running after a long break, there’s one thing you need to do first: warm up — and just as importantly, cool down when you’re done. Sound boring? I get it.

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 ...