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LYGA | Online Coach & PT
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Why warm up as especially why warm up for longer as we get older? I’m almost 38 years old and I take about 10-15 min to warm up before doing barbell squats🏋🏼‍♀️ ➡️The time spent warming up can help to reduce the risk of injuries by gradually improving flexibility, mobility and preparing the muscles and tendons for physical activity ➡️Lengthier warm up sessions can enhance blood circulation to the muscles and joints ➡️The increased blood flow can help warm up the muscle tissue and make them more pliable, reducing the likelihood of injury during exercise (such as strains and tears) ➡️It improves muscle function, making them more responsive and less prone to cramping or stiffness during exercise ➡️A warm-up provides a mental transition from a sedentary state to a more active one. It allows me to focus on my workout and mentally prepare for the physical demands. I also find that a warm-up can enhance exercise performance by gradually increasing my body’s readiness. It helps me to perform better ➡️As we age warming up before exercise becomes even more crucial. Even seasoned athletes and long-term exercisers experience age-related changes in their bodies. These changes include reduced muscle elasticity, joint stiffness, and a gradual decline in cardiovascular fitness ➡️Longer warm-ups can help counteract these effects by preparing the body more thoroughly for exercise #oneractive #warmupexercise #bodyconfidence #womenwholift #haes #squats