You’ve seen it in every fitness class, sports movie, and gym session. People touching their toes, pulling their arms across their chests, and lunging side to side before their workout begins. Static ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

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 ...

Remember when your high school gym teacher made everyone touch their toes before running laps? Turns out, they might have been leading you astray all along. That pre-workout stretching ritual you’ve ...

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 ...

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Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...

“A lot of people like to jump right into the workout, but stretching before and after is what’s going to determine how effective your workout can be for today and the next time you do it,” said ...