Warming Up for a Run
I want to warm up before I run. Should I do stretches, such as sitting and touching my toes?
Sep 23, 2009
Jul 23, 2020
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I want to warm up before I run. Should I do stretches, such as sitting and touching my toes?
I want to warm up before I run. Should I do stretches, such as sitting and touching my toes?
Not all types of stretching are considered beneficial warm-up exercises. The type you described can place too much stress on your muscles and joints before your main activity begins.
You need a more gradual and movement-oriented warm-up, such as this: