A very important, and often overlooked component of any workout routine, is taking the necessary time to warm-up. A proper warm-up not only raises the temperature of our muscles for improved flexibility, but it also loosens up our joints, increases blood supply and oxygen to our muscles, and it gives us the time to prepare both physically and mentally for the workout we are about to do. Our performance and efficiency increase when we ease in and prepare for what’s ahead.
Warming up becomes even more important as we age because all the benefits that a proper warmup provides help to reduce the risk of injury. When our muscles are stiff and unprepared, the risk of tearing, ripping, and harmful twisting increases. Warming up loosens things up and ensures that our bodies are primed for physical exercise.
All of the workouts in the Lift, Move & Restore series include comprehensive warm-ups to ensure that your muscles and your mind are ready for the challenges ahead.
Pictured here are Cathe and cast in the new Pilates Fusion workout. Cathe is leading everyone into a side to side to lunge while gently tossing a foam roller from side to side. This movement is calling upon both the lower and upper body, while also raising body temperature and challenging your coordination.
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