In the last week before a marathon, many runners feel compelled to intensify their training. Yet, Dr. He suggests a tapering period of 7 to 9 days prior to the race. Tapering is a strategic reduction ...

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Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - You already know what day it is. It’s Movement Monday! Paul Powell, owner of Stretch Zone, showed us how we can do both dynamic and static stretching.

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 ...

Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is key ...

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, ...

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re ...

Once you put in a few hours in the gym or finally take the final step in a miles-long run, it’s very easy to want to head straight to the showers rather than stretching. But not taking the time to ...

Physical therapists warn that static stretching before a workout actually weakens your muscles and increases injury risk, ...