Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

Dynamic stretches are active movements where joints and muscles go through a full range of motion. They can be used to help warm up your body before exercising. Share on Pinterest Dynamic stretches ...

We’ve heard from all kinds of runners at the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) in Greenville, South Carolina, from those who want to get faster to those who want to continue ...

Physical therapist-approved moves to warm up your arm, back, and chest muscles If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be ...

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate and ...

Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know that stretching is important, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! We all know the importance of stretching. I encourage all of ...

Movement, stretching, and exercise are important parts of staying healthy at any age, and they’re extra important for older adults. You don’t need to bench-press like a bodybuilder or run marathons to ...

If you're the kind of person who preps for a walk by throwing your shoes on and heading out the door, it may be time to rethink your routine. "Many people often skip stretching before walking because ...

You have to hold a stretch to get the benefit. Don't bounce in the stretch -- you'll tear your muscle. If you don't stretch before a workout, you'll hurt yourself. Well, they're all wrong. But first, ...