You wouldn’t skip your sunblock before heading out, right? So why are you skipping your warm-up?
In this episode, I’m breaking down why warm-ups matter—especially if you want to train smart, stay injury-free, and feel stronger in your workouts. I’m walking you through the exact warm-ups I use for lower body, upper body, cardio, and HIIT sessions. And no, it doesn’t have to take 30 minutes. Just 10–15 minutes can make all the difference. If you usually skip this part, this episode is your wake-up call.
Takeaways
- Warm-ups are essential for injury prevention.
- A warm-up prepares your body for exercise.
- 10-12 minutes of warm-up can enhance performance.
- Warm-ups can be simple and quick.
- Skipping warm-ups can lead to longer recovery times.
- Dynamic stretches are effective for cardio workouts.
- Use lighter sets as warm-ups for strength training.
- Warm-ups activate the muscles you'll use.
- Quality over quantity in warm-up routines.
- Warming up is a crucial part of your workout.
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