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The best dynamic warm-up stretches for runners

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.
Dynamic stretches are ideal for a warm up, but choosing the right ones is essential. You plan every training session; what areas of the body you want to focus on, the exercises you’re going to do and ...
Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate and ...
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Whether you're setting out for a run or getting ready for a strength-training circuit, you can benefit from a dynamic (active) warmup, which raises your heart rate slightly while preparing your body ...
There are lots of benefits of running you can reap from lacing up regularly. And if you want to really maximize these gains, consider doing simple stretches before running. Adding pre-workout ...
Somewhere between lacing up your sneaks and starting your first set of squats, you face the most important decision of your workout: Warm up, or not? There's a good chance you just skip it. After all, ...
It’s no secret that consistent running puts some serious stress on the body, so before you step into the high-impact activity, it’s best to prime your muscles and joints for movement with a quick ...
Dynamic warm-ups involve moving the body through a range of motion, which helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and improve flexibility. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a ...