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Tips on What to Do Before a Workout

5 To-Dos Before Your Next Workout

October 6, 2011

Warm Up

Tips on What to Do Before a Workout

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Warm Up

You can skip the cold stretching you learned in high school sports practice, but that doesn't mean you should start your workout without giving your muscles any prep. Start with a low-impact cardio session for five minutes to get your heart rate going, then continue with a few minutes of dynamic stretching or foam rolling to get the heart rate going and muscles warm before you go full force with your workout.

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Warm Up

You can skip the cold stretching you learned in high school sports practice, but that doesn't mean you should start your workout without giving your muscles any prep. Start with a low-impact cardio session for five minutes to get your heart rate going, then continue with a few minutes of dynamic stretching or foam rolling to get the heart rate going and muscles warm before you go full force with your workout.

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