I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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For many people, stretching exercises often land on the list of “things I should do but don’t.” They’re easy to skip because stretching can feel uncomfortable, less stimulating compared to your ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Good Morning Show's Fitness Friday segments with Transformation Specialist Lynch Hunt and AWOL Fitness are picking up steam and we're getting some great questions from viewers ...

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Research backs this up: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2024 in Sports Medicine says that acute static ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As ...

The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can ...