Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...

These moves will prep your lower body and help you avoid injury Whether you’re running, biking, or climbing, your workout should always begin with a basic bodyweight warm-up to prime your muscles and ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

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The best part? You can do these in the comfort of your bedroom. Though they power most upright movements, the calf muscles are often overlooked in stretching routines. But tight or stiff calves can ...