When you're resting, your circulatory system sends blood to different parts of your body like your organs, muscles, and skin. All three are key to helping you move during your workout.īut what exactly does it mean to "warm-up" a muscle? Aren't we always the same toasty 37 degrees? Not exactly. Robertson says the same is true of muscles, and also of tendons, which connect muscles to bones, and ligaments, which connect bone to bone, like in your joints. When it gets cold, it doesn't stretch as well and is more fragile. Take the metaphor of an elastic, for example. "People think the exercises are where you get the most benefit, but preparing your body for those exercises is key to getting the most out of them," says Robertson. How and why to warm your body up for what's coming Making these part of your routine, along with rethinking how you manage your stress, sleep, and nutrition can have a huge impact on how you see and feel the benefits of your workouts. But the 10-minute warm-up and cool down on either side are just, if not more important, says chiropractor David Robertson. When it comes to exercising, most of us are convinced that the actual pay off comes entirely from the 30-45 minutes we spend running, lifting, spinning and sweating. They're those things you know you should do, but the consequences of not doing them feel too far away to matter.Ĭompared with chasing the endorphin release produced by a run, or the accomplished feeling of lifting more weight, "it's a lot harder to actually allow yourself 20 minutes to just stretch and move your body," says personal trainer and wellness coach Jordan Comerford. Warming up before a workout and cooling down after are like flossing or saving for retirement.
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