Getting back into running? Trying to figure out where to start? The best way to start your run is with a dynamic warm-up. This allows for increased blood flow to the muscles, aids in raising your core temperature and metabolism, and also provides increased stretch to the muscles you will soon be activating during your run. A dynamic warm-up can reduce your risk for injury and simply prepares the body for activity.
Dynamic Running Warm-up Sample:
- Forward leg swings
- Lateral leg swings
- Walking straight leg kicks
- Walking toe scoops
- Lunges
- High knees / walking knee hugs to chest
- Butt kicks
- Skips
- Side Shuffle
- Grapevine