Warming up is arguably the most important pre-run ritual there is (yes, even more important than popping on your lucky socks). It'll help prevent injuries and prepare your muscles for what's to come, ...

Warming up boosts your blood flow gradually, which allows your heart rate to increase little by little so that you’re not spiking it too quickly from rest to run, continues Melvan. This can help to ...

Footballers, golfers, stand-up comedians, TedTalkers and even darts players do it these days. Putting yourself through a warm-up session before training, performing or competing is de rigueur across ...

When you’re gearing up for a run or workout, your warm-up might be an afterthought. You may even skip a pre-run routine altogether so that you can get straight to your effort. However, running coaches ...

Warming up before a running competition is key to getting the best out of your body. But did you know that not every race ...

A lot of us are guilty of throwing on our kit, lacing up our running shoes and hitting ‘go’ on our watches without properly warming up. But new research from Edith Cowan University suggests that might ...

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 ...

Warm up with 5–8 minutes of easy running, ideally including a short climb, if there’s one nearby. Don’t stress if the area ...