Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. For strong, powerful ...

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 ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

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 ...