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GB: That Warm Up Though

3/6/2018

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​To minimize the risk of injury during any form of a vigorous exercise routine, a quick, yet structured pre-workout warm up can dictate the difference between completing one or cutting it painfully short

And let’s face it. Suffering any type of injury is never fun, and is ultimately detrimental to achieving the results you want.

Think of your body as a race car.
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Before a race begins, every car in the field is required to complete what’s called the “Parade Lap.” During this low-speed warm up, the driver is able to get a feel for the track, read various vehicle diagnostic systems, and complete any final mental preparation; effectively ensuring everything is in proper alignment before the race begins. This warm up period plays a pivotal role in the outcome of any race.

The same applies to stock car number 1: proudly sponsored and driven by you. Taking the time to warm it up before participating in any type of intense exercise gives you the opportunity to not only get adjusted to the training environment, but also to analyze your level of readiness and fully focus your mind on the task at hand. If not properly warmed up, expect your vehicle [body] to eventually blow a tire, breakdown, or even crash.
 
So the next time you’re about to hit the studio for an explosive boot camp session, step foot on the field turf for some high intensity intervals, or enter the barebones box of a crossfit gym, make sure to properly prepare your body for the workload it’s about to receive. Just three minutes of moderate walking, jogging, or running can significantly warm up your body; putting your engine in the best position to keep your wheels rolling during what's sure to be an amazing race.

​Written By: Coach DJ Williams

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6 Comments
Anna
3/13/2018 10:32:25 pm

So true, now that I’ve started warming up before soccer I’ve noticed that I’m not pulling muscles anymore.

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MG link
3/14/2018 12:36:30 am

One of the many insights Coach has provided that has made a huge difference. Keep grinding and I wish you well on your fitness journey. Keep going!

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Coach DJ
3/14/2018 01:18:46 pm

Great to know that you are incorporating a quality warm up before you participate in the match. The warm up process is often overlooked as having much importance, but realistically could be the difference in the game.

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Nicole
3/29/2018 07:48:47 am

Good stuff!

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Nicole
3/29/2018 08:09:16 am

Taking time to stretch and warm up has been nothing but good to my body. The foam roller at home has become my love hate relationship. Preventive measures have been key to my journey.

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Milo
3/29/2018 05:29:42 pm

Fundamental! Understand the 101, before the pain sets in on 102. Being a former athlete and a coach for the past 20 years, I truly understand how important a warm up is; and how many types there are.
Finding that grove for “your” chassis is crucial. Your motor and parts may look and sound like the others in race, but your performance, peak, interval, or endurance may be vastly different.

This is where so many trainers fail; they rush trough to get to the money portion of the program. Educate yourself on the proper time you need and the key pre movements that lead into your workout. Injury will prevent you from reaching goals, and unfortunately will place worry into the trainers pocketbook. That is a cycle you don’t want to be caught in, and frankly you can’t afford either.

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