New research suggests everything we’ve been warming up to exercise for has been wrong

After a cognitive warm-up, runners experienced a decrease in perceived exertion and lower heart rates.

Published May 22, 2026 03:21AM The results are amazing, with just a few tweaks to your warm-up routine improving your mile time by 2-3%. That’s the key finding of a new study that tested the effects of a “cognitive warm-up combined with a physical warm-up” that softens both bodies. and Be careful before exercising. Will … Read more

Are you exercising at the wrong time? How your body clock affects your workouts

If you are a morning person, it may be beneficial to exercise immediately after waking up.

Some people can get out of bed at 6am and start their day right away, while others prefer to wake up later because they are most productive in the afternoon or evening. This difference is due to your chronotype, your biological tendency to prefer certain times of the day for sleep, wakefulness, and activity. “The … Read more