Here’s a new idea so simple and efficient you wonder why it hasn’t been around for years: Take rubber stretch cords, attach them to a strong, lightweight base on which you can sit, stand or lie -- and ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

We’ve all heard that you should warm-up before a workout, but according to sports medicine experts at Baylor College of Medicine, oftentimes stretching is misinterpreted as a warm-up, and a proper ...

You have to hold a stretch to get the benefit. Don't bounce in the stretch -- you'll tear your muscle. If you don't stretch before a workout, you'll hurt yourself. Well, they're all wrong. But first, ...

(CNN) — As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most ...

Nothing beats real weight-lifting for keeping your muscles strong and shapely. But when life’s commitments keep you away from the gym and regular strength workouts, a “pocket gym” can come in handy.

Author Paul Frediani, a certified trainer who’s been in the fitness industry for 40 years, suggests taking up resistance training using elastic bands. The bands have been used as a training method for ...

Does stretching make you weaker? Or is it a good way to warm up? Turns out it depends what you're doing. Should you stretch before a workout? There was a time when stretching felt mandatory, and I ...

In this latest Fitness Corner, Johnny Parker and Duane Carlisle review an important part of the 49ers pregame routine - stretching. Find out their approach, as well as some key areas of concern for ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...