Warm-up exercises protect against injury and help maximize performance. Here, trainers share the best pre-workout moves, including dynamic, static, and cardio ones.

Warm-up exercises can be passive or active, gentle or strenuous. Almost everyone agrees that they will help you perform at a higher level and avoid injury, but scientific proof of these claims is ...

Trying warming up with kids for at least 10 minutes, before moving into more rigorous exercise. A longer warm-up may be required in preparation for a more intense workout or sports game.

The more intense the exercise, the longer you should warm up. Perform the activity you plan on doing—such as running, walking, or cycling—at a slower pace, like jogging or walking slowly.

Dynamic warm-ups bridge the gap. Chances are, you’ve updated your workout gear since middle-school gym class — here’s how to modernize your warm-up, too.