Olympic-Sized Dynamic Warm Up

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Adding a dynamic warm up to your running routine is a great idea. I am not the only one who thinks so. Check out how middle distance running superstar and Olympic hopeful Shalane Flanagan warms up.

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Talk about some fancy moves. To see more of her workout, go here. Is it just me, or do you feel like going for a run now too?

Running Tip: Try a Dynamic Warm Up

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700

When warming up for a run you have more options than just walking briskly or jogging slowly; you can warm up dynamically. Doesn't that sound like fun! Here are a few moves that prime your body for running:

High-Knee Marching: Marching in place while bringing the knees up to at least 90 degrees alternating legs, or better yet even with your belly button, is a great warm up for your hip flexors. If you plan on sprinting, this is your must-do move. Do a total of 20.
Kicking Your Bum: Yes before you let your workout kick you in the bum, you should kick your own. Stand in place and alternate legs, bringing your heel to your booty, by bending your knee. This will warm up your quad and lubricate your knee joint. Kick yourself 20 times.
Skipping: Don't underestimate the joyful childhood movement of skipping. This warms up your entire leg and gets your ankle joint primed for impact. Skip for 30 seconds.

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Olympic-Sized Dynamic Warm Up

Running Tip: Try a Dynamic Warm Up