We all know the importance of stretching. I encourage all of my clients to stretch before and after their workouts to help prevent muscle soreness and reduce the likelihood of injury — plus throughout ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

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Walk into the main exercise area at Life Time in St. Louis Park and you’re greeted by a cluster of massage tables sectioned off by rows of green plants. Trainers stretch gym-goers into acrobatic ...

You may already know that stretching serves an important role in health and fitness, yet it isn’t always so clear when to stretch, or how. “Stretching is a technique that can be used to prepare the ...

Dynamic stretches are ideal for a warm up, but choosing the right ones is essential. You plan every training session; what areas of the body you want to focus on, the exercises you’re going to do and ...

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 ...

David Knight answers the question: 'Stretching Before, After Weightlifting?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: Is it better to stretch before or after weightlifting? Answer: Stretching is one of those ...

1. Lie on your stomach and place your hands directly under your shoulders with your palms flat on the floor. 2. Press up, ...

Dynamic stretches create the range of motion needed for these active movements and increase nerve activity in the muscles, readying them for movement. Mejia recommended taking five to 10 minutes to ...