A good warm-up is not just a formality--it is a key step that gets your body ready for exercise. If you jump straight into a tough workout without warming up, you could increase the risk of muscle ...

Injury prevention is a key aspect of any fitness routine. Regardless of whether you’re lifting weights, running, or ...

This exercise is excellent for relaxing the respiratory system as it is designed to relax the muscles at the bottom of your lungs. 4. Warm up the whole of your lungs by pressing five or six times ...

No equipment (and very little space) necessary. Beginner workout Start with a few warm-up exercises, listed below. Do each one in order (which constitutes one set) and then repeat once more.

This process, known as exercise adaptation, makes us more athletic and fit. But, even more important, it can “contribute toward the delayed onset of age-related disease,” according to a comprehensive ...

Learn how to avoid common exercise errors that sabotage your results, waste your time and potentially cause injury—especially important for fitness beginners.

Not sure what to do in your warm up? These dynamic stretches are guaranteed to have you feeling limber and ready to tackle your session. “We need to get the body ready for exercise, rather than ...

How I found it: The cat cow is one of my all-time favourite mobility exercises and one that I always include in my gym warm-ups, so I was pleased to see Either also rates it. It’s a great way to ...

An effective warm-up can expand your blood vessels, meaning there is a greater oxygen supply to muscles, which makes for a great workout. Your muscle temperature is raised for optimal efficiency ...

Designed by Sally Kendrick, director and instructor at MK Reformed, this barre workout combines Pilates-inspired movements ...

For a complete workout, do three rounds. For an extra challenge, consider adding a set of dumbbells. Warm-up: Three to five minutes of rowing without the foot straps (this fires up the core even ...

Tut, tut. You need to warm up! Especially if you want to reduce your risk of injury and give yourself the best possible chance for a successful lift. Warming up for a workout may seem straightforward.