Doing a warm up before exercise is one of the best things you can do to ensure a good workout.
I’ve been getting a lot of requests to make a video demonstrating a simple warm up, so here you have it.
I suggest bookmarking this page or saving the video below to a YouTube playlist so you can easily access it before you do your daily workout!
Benefits of Doing a Warm Up Before Exercise
A pre-workout warm up will help prepare your body for movement by improving circulation, warming up your muscles, and most of all, preventing injury.
Warming up your body is a great way to boost your performance and reduce the muscle soreness that can happen after working out.
Warming up before exercise does not need to be complicated.
Simple movements targeting major muscles prepare your body by increasing oxygen levels, range of motion and flexibility.
Warming up has even been shown to increase endorphins, which will help you have an even more enjoyable session.
Mental readiness is another factor to consider.
By warming up, you are signaling your brain to focus and improve the mind-body connection, which can help you engage more fully in your workout and get the most benefits from your exercises.
This video is just one of many ways to warm up, but can also be great for a quick start to your day.
And it only takes a few minutes!
When you’re done with your workout, I also recommend doing a post-workout stretch to cool your muscles down and further decrease your risk of injury.
So, make the most of the time you spend devoting to staying active by including a 5 to 10 minute warm up process to guarantee you get the most from this time well spent.
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