A Kinesiologist’s Checklist for the Perfect Warm-Up
Just follow these 5 steps and you’ll be set for life!
Have you ever done a warm-up and not been sure if you’re doing the right thing? Perhaps you’re questioning whether it’s even worth doing in the first place. If this is you, I have great news. As a kinesiologist, I get questions about the warm-up all the time. To help save both of us time, I’ve constructed a simple and concise checklist for the warm-up to ensure you’re getting the most out of it while getting to your activity as quickly and safely as possible.
A well-designed routine can drastically enhance your nervous system’s ability to coordinate movements for better performance. It’s also a sneaky way to get in the routine joint and muscle maintenance that’ll help eliminate daily stiffness. Furthermore, it’s one of the most efficient and accessible ways to prevent musculoskeletal injuries while preparing you mentally for the task at hand. Long story short, if you’re questioning whether it’s worth doing or not…it is.
Without further ado, let’s look at what it takes to master this aspect of your workout for better performance and overall health.
