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 ...

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 ...

Every runner knows the first few minutes out the door can feel the most challenging. But there’s a surefire way to make your run feel better from the start and to stay stronger until the end: Kicking ...

If you’re one of those gym goers who jump straight into the heavy stuff, it might be time to rethink your strategy. It turns out that those first few minutes of warm up before the workout aren’t ...

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 ...