You’re at the gym doing your usual pre-workout warmup. You reach down to touch your toes to stretch your hamstrings, you pull your foot to your butt to stretch your quads, and you sit down into a ...
That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...
Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains what the reasons could be if your stretches don't work.
You’ve seen it in every fitness class, sports movie, and gym session. People touching their toes, pulling their arms across their chests, and lunging side to side before their workout begins. Static ...
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 ...
If you're looking for stretching tips to incorporate more stretching into your fitness regimen, hear why one trainer says to work it in throughout your workout. If you ever happen to spy on me as I ...
AFTERNOON. WELCOME BACK! IT’S TIME FOR 11 FITNESS WITH CHARLES HARRIS JOINING US THIS MORNING. WE ALMOST MATCHING WITH THE OUTFIT. YEAH LOOK AT THIS. NOT EVEN ON PURPOSE. ALMOST ALMOST. YOU’RE GOING ...
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 ...
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...