Everyone knows that you need to commit time to training to hone your body for peak performance in sports and other physically demanding activities, but before you get to your workouts, there's one ...

I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

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.

I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A million and one pieces of advice on stretching have already spread ...

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. When should you ...

Instructor:Joe Horwat, of Boulder, one of Flatiron Athletic Club’s top certified trainers. Horwat is a high-level sports performance coach and personal trainer. He works with world-record holders, ...

My favorite workout: Following doctors’ orders, I started my first fitness program three years ago because of blood pressure and cholesterol issues. I was also concerned about my failing posture and ...

Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more ...