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Movement Preparation

Training

Beginner's Guide to Movement Prep

There's a new (and better) way to warm up for exercise. It's called movement preparation, or movement prep.

Mindset

Q&A: Is It Better to Skip a Workout or Tone It Down When Tired?

Use this mental trick to get yourself to the gym when you're lacking motivation.

Movement

Boot Up Before Your Workout

Core Performance founder Mark Verstegen shows how to master the world's second-greatest stretch.

Workouts

A Better Warm-Up

Ten innovative moves to jumpstart your training session.

Movements

Inverted Hamstring - Moving Forward

This hamstring stretch will also challenge your balance and stability.

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Best Stretches for Surfers

Use this warm-up on the turf before you pop up on the surf.

Movement

Master the World's Greatest Stretch

The elbow-to-instep stretch is renowned for good reason: It improves flexibility in your hips, thighs, lower back and groin.

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5 Stretches to Refresh Your Warm-Up

Try these dynamic stretches to prepare for a better workout.

Movements

Drop Lunge - Alternating

The drop lunge will stretch the outside of both hips.

Movements

Reverse Lunge, Elbow to Instep with Rotation

Improve your flexibility in your hips, hamstrings, lower back, torso, and quads with this move.

Mindset

Q&A: Is It Better to Skip a Workout or Tone It Down When Tired?

Use this mental trick to get yourself to the gym when you're lacking motivation.

Movements

Inverted Hamstring Stretch with Support

Stretch your hamstrings and prepare for a quality training session with this movement.