Water aerobics offers several health benefits, from improved strength to better blood pressure. (More on this later.) But they may also be a fun way to add some more variety to your workouts. Here, we ...

Water aerobics routines provide a great low-impact workout, especially for older adults and people who don’t want to put too much stress on their joints. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...

You’re ready to hit the elliptical machine or the running trails. Before you do, though, consider doing a brief warm-up, followed by a quick cool-down session when you’re done exercising. Sure, a warm ...

Warming up before physical activity has been around as long as people have engaged in organized sports and exercise. It has been reported that the athletes in ancient Greece and Rome would perform ...

Diabetes has emerged as one of the leading causes of mortality in developing countries. Physical activity and the consumption of herbal supplements have been seen to prevent and improve diabetes. A ...

I never skip a warm-up before a run, even if it’s just a couple of lunges here and a few dead bugs there, but I’m not as disciplined before a weights workout. Recently I tried this leg day warm-up ...

You get to the gym and check your watch: You have an hour to fit in a workout before your busy day beckons. The temptation—understandably—is to dive right into the good stuff. The heavy lifting or ...

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 ...

Whether you're working on your deadlift PR, getting ready for a jog, or training for (gasp!) your first pull-up, warm-ups are nonnegotiable. It doesn't matter your fitness level or age either, says ...