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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.
“Doing duck walks in your warmups are a good bang-for-your-buck warmup exercise,” Wickham says. “They improve your muscle ...
Do you usually just wake up, wash your face, brush your teeth, change your nightwear to your running gear, and set out for a run? Whether you are a beginner or a professional, remember that your body ...
Warming up before a workout doesn’t often get the attention it deserves. Maybe you’re tight on time and eager to get to the heart of your workout—or maybe you haven’t really given much thought to a ...
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 ...
Over the decades, we’ve had numerous interesting warm-up theories that no longer stand up to the research on injury ...
Hands up: Who skips warm-up exercises and cool-downs even more than leg day? You're not alone. The problem, however, is that these routines are essential to your workout. We're not just talking about ...
Walking is an excellent low-risk exercise. In general, it doesn't pose undue stress or pressure on the joints, muscles or bones, and we still obtain its many health benefits. With that said, it’s ...
If you’re one of those gym goers who jump straight into the heavy stuff, it might be time to rethink your strategy. It turns out that those first few minutes of warm up before the workout aren’t ...