Have you ever wondered how some people can stay in shape while others are always injured when they exercise? Warm-up exercises are the key to this.
Warming up is not just stretching and moving your joints. Warming up involves allowing your body to transition from a stationary state to one of movement. This reduces the risk of injury, and improves the training effect.
Imagine your muscles as rubber bands. It is easy to injure yourself if you suddenly pull your muscles hard after not moving for a while. By warming up correctly, you can relax your muscles and increase the elasticity of them, just as you would a rubberband. This will make it easier to perform the next exercise.
Many people do not warm up before starting a high-intensity workout. It’s like driving a car without warming it up and then stepping on the gas. This can be harmful to the engine. It is also a reckless behavior towards the body.
Warming up correctly involves dynamic stretching, joint movements, activation of cardiopulmonary functions and many other factors. You can, for example, do arm circles, leg movements, high leg lifts, and other movements to activate all parts of your body.
Warming up also helps to activate your nervous system. This allows your muscles and your brain to work together better and improve your athletic performance. Moreover, it can increase blood circulation as well as deliver more oxygen and nutrients.
Don’t forget to warm up before your next fitness. Spend 5-10 minutes warming up your body to make your fitness journey more effective and safer.
Fitness is not about chasing temporary results or ignoring potential risks. It’s about making your body healthier. Warm up and have fun with fitness!
