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The best dynamic warm-up stretches for runners

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.
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.
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A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.
Discussing stretching in a fitness column can come across as somewhat “vanilla” in comparison to the fanciness of strength training or core stabilization. Not this time. This stretching column is ...
Instead of static stretching, recent studies suggest that dynamic warm-ups are more effective in preparing the body for a run. In this article, we will explore the importance of dynamic warm-ups, ...
Running enthusiasts often fall prey to two common training misconceptions: prioritizing distance over strength and relying excessively on static stretching while neglecting stability. To train ...
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 ...
Fresh out of a leg-day workout? Heavy squats and deadlifts can leave you feeling so badass, but they'll probably also make you pay big time when the muscle soreness hits later. That's where leg ...
In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...
In my previous article I showed various techniques to actively warmup with the use of hurdles. Even though the hurdle program is effective and fun, not everyone has access to hurdles. Thus the ...