Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Benefits of Warming Up Before Exercising

It is highly important to do warm-up exercises before engaging in any type of workout, whether it be a 15-minute workout or a 90-minute workout. There are many potential risks one could take without properly warming up before a workout. For instance, skipping a warm up can lead to sprained and strained muscles, fatigue and body pain. This could result in one having to skip a workout, which no one likes doing if they're trying to keep on track. Fortunately, there are various benefits to warming up before exercising. 

  • Restores elasticity in your muscles
 Warming up your muscles improves their flexibility. It is not necessary to stretch your muscles until you feel the stretch, small movements can be just as beneficial. For example, you can do small arm circles to improve the elasticity of your shoulder muscles or you could do simple leg raises to supply comfort during a run. 


  • Stimulates body circulation
Warming up doesn't only help your muscles during a workout; it helps your blood pressure stay steady during your workout. It also improves the mobility of your limbs. When your circulation is increased, you may feel like you can endure your workout for a longer period of time. Stimulating circulation will also help fluids be properly absorbed into your muscles, exactly where you need them after a workout.
 
  • Limits fatigue 
Warming up will help your muscles get through your workout without feeling pain later on. Without warming up your body will not be able to run for as long as you like, you won't be able to lift that extra set of weights or dance as long as you need to. 
 
 
  • Gain more muscle control
If your muscles aren't warmed up before dancing or doing any other workout, they are rusty. You may find it difficult to do that move in yoga or finish that 1 minutes plank. Warming up prior to doing any type of exercise will improve your body's muscle control.
 
 

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