How Important Is Warming Up

How Important Is Warming Up?

Warming up is something that should be taken seriously, it's almost like a workout away from the workout. It doesn't take that long, and you are taking a big risk of injury if you don't warm/stretch before you do something.

Stretching out and warming up can actually accelerate your gains and results: That way your muscles are fully stretched and ready to go: 

By stretching you make blood flow faster, and that's how muscles are fed. So if you start stretching you just might overcome that plateau you have been stuck at. It's fun and not hard. Think of all the problems you can prevent by warming up Up to 75% of gym go-ers don't warm/stretch.

Most people think it takes too much time. In almost every gym there is a place to stretch out and warm up. Takes about 10 minute of your time:  Can save you from injuries and problems. 

Go across gyms and schools in the world and you will see people stretching and warming up.  Whether it is the local elementary school, the college athletes or even the professionals, everyone is stretching and warming up before their event or activity. We were young, going to school and gym class, we were educated about the importance of stretching before gym class so you.

These rules still apply now, as we are older. Some might think not, but as you get older and your activities get more vigorous it's even more important to stretch. Don't take for granted that 10 minutes you have before your workout session and waste it on checking out the hot girl in front of you.

Grab a mat, and even join that girl in stretching before lifting weights. Always remember that stretching will help your muscles loosen up and get ready for the load ahead.

Remember that stretching is not something little kids do and that you should always stretch and warm up before your workout or activity. I've seen people pull muscles in the 100 dash, which is a short amount of time that can cost you months or even years to rehabilitate. 

Can benefit and help you out on your goals. Should be done before and after (cool down stretch) prevents you from pulling a muscle. It's beneficial and fun. 

Before Workout

Warming up and stretching before your workout is beneficial. It will help you loosen up and that way you will prevent tons of injuries. 

Also it will help you get the best of your ability since you muscle will be stretched, and it will be filled with blood flow which will guarantee higher strength and full capability.

If you always struggle with that extra rep and can't get that bar up, don't worry. If you warm up and stretch you will be fine and you will get the benefits. Think about it, it will take only 10 minutes of your time, why not do it and see what happens. Chances are you will notice a positive change.

None of my clients have ever said that they feel worse and their performance has gone down. Sure there have been some non-responders but as a whole, it is positive. Higher reps, higher strength and endurance can be observed as trainees warm up and stretch before their workout.

Stretching

Stretching before your workout is crucially important. It will give extra blood flow to your muscles which you need, but you will also need it as fast as you can. Also it will warm up the tendons and joints. Tendons and joints are important. Think of them as the 'managers' of the muscles.