Instead of stretching, pick a few key moves to properly prepare your body for your workout. Credit...Nicholas Sansone for The New York Times Supported by By Cindy Kuzma Twenty-plus years ago, a ...

Before you jump back into lifting weights or running after a long break, there’s one thing you need to do first: warm up — and just as importantly, cool down when you’re done. Sound boring? I get it.

Even though warming up before a workout can sometimes feel like a chore if you’re raring to jump right in, you’ve probably heard its virtues extolled ad nauseam: Proper warm-ups can boost your ...

Skipping a warm-up is one of the biggest mistakes a runner can make. Diving straight into miles with cold muscles is a recipe ...