The Importance of the Warm-Up

Get the most of your workouts by incorporating a proper warm-up. I always emphasize the importance of warm-up before starting any type of workout; circuit, conditioning or strength focused.

THE WHY?

• increase body and muscle temperature to support the next point

• work on the range of motion of the joints and surrounding tissues needed for the workout

• improve blood flow to the muscles

• mental preparation (creating a pre-workout routine to let the body know it's time to move!)

10 minutes total of:

• Mobility & Stability: improve the range of motion in the joint and surrounding tissues (bodyweight controlled movements and foam rolling)

  • 6 Part Mobility Warm-Up

• Activation: warm-up specific areas of the body relating to the subsequent program (i.e. for a Back Squat day: activate glutes, hips and core)

  • 6 Part Bodyweight Activation

  • 4 Part Long Band Activation

• Dynamic: Increase heart rate, body temperature and full body power

  • 5 minute Dynamic Warm-Up like this one (video link)

And BOOM! You’re warm and ready to go! If you need help with what a proper warm-up looks like, then let’s chat!