Warm-up before you exercise to prevent injury

🔥 WARM-UP FIRST  🔥
Before hitting those weights or starting any exercise, it's important to warm up properly. The warm-up is divided into two segments: general and specific. The General Warm-up, is usually light cardio activity that raises the heart rate and warms up the entire body. This should be done first.

Before hitting the weights or starting any exercise session, it's important to warm up properly. The warm-up is generally divided into two segments: general and specific.

The general warm-up, is usually light cardio activity that raises the heart rate and warms up the entire body. This should be done first.

A specific warm-up follows the general warm-up and uses dynamic stretches or light sets of the upcoming exercises to target the muscles you'll be using. This helps prevent injuries, enhances performance, and prepares your body for the workout ahead.

1. General Warm-up: Get that heart pumping with light cardio like a walk, light jogging or cycling! You should devote about 5-10 minutes to this portion of the warm-up
2. Specific Warm-up: Focus on the muscles you'll be using in your workout with dynamic stretches and/or light sets of upcoming exercises! Body-weight squats, push-ups, and lunges could all be used in your dynamic warm-up.

Remember, a proper warm-up helps prevent injuries, boosts performance, and sets you up for success! Don't skip it! #WarmUp #FitnessTips #InjuryPrevention #GetFit #seniorfitnessspecialist #beginnerworkout #inbalance #inbalancefitness