When it comes to working out, warming up is probably the most important part of working out. A proper warm-up helps to shift your body's gears both mentally and physically. Find out why it is so important and how to properly warm-up before beginning any type of exercise or activity.
Importance of Warming Up Before Exercise:
- Helps the brain transition into physical activity mode
- Puts your joints through full range of motion
- Allows your heart rate to increase gradually
- Circulates your blood through the your system
- Allows your muscles to practice the movements they are about to perform
- Decreases the likelihood of suffering an injury
How to Properly Perform a Warm-Up:
- You should do a proper warm-up for all types of exercise including resistance training, sports and cardiovascular training
- Your warm-up should be based on the activity you are about to do
- Should be a dynamic warm-up where you are moving your joints with no resistance through a full range of motion
- When playing sports, mimic the movement of the sport
- Perform movements and demands of the sport to give your joints a preview of what is to come
- Cardiovascular training warm-up should include dynamic stretching
- You should start slowly and ease into your activity so your heart rate gradually increases
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