There is some evidence, however, that dynamic (aka active) stretching after a warmup might benefit performance. This form of stretching is done with exercises that take your muscles through their full range of motion. Dynamic stretching also mimics actions you'll be taking in your workout.3 S...
Do about five to 10 minutes of light aerobic exercise to loosen up your muscles and warm up for your run. Some good pre-run warmup exercises include walking briskly, marching, jogging slowly, or cycling on a stationary bike. Make sure you don't rush your warmup. If you like doing dyna...
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