The Importance Of Warming Up
Most people skip it. Don't be most people. A warm up is not wasted time. It is the difference between a good workout and an injury that sets you back weeks. Here's what a proper warm up actually does: Increases your body temperature ā your muscles work better when they're warm. Cold muscles are stiff and more likely to tear. Gets blood flowing to the right places ā your body starts sending oxygen and nutrients to the muscles you're about to use. Prepares your joints ā your knees, hips, and shoulders need to be primed before you load them with weight. Mentally locks you in ā a warm up is a signal to your brain that it's time to work. It transitions you from whatever you were doing before to being fully present in your training. A simple 5 minute warm up before any workout: - 2 minutes of light cardio ā walk, jog, jumping jacks - 10 leg swings each side - 10 arm circles each direction - 10 bodyweight squats - 10 hip circles - That's it. Five minutes. Every single time. Your body will thank you and your workouts will be better for it. Don't skip the warm up. šŖ New video on this out now!