Do I Really Need to Warm Up Before a Workout?

Do I Really Need to Warm Up Before a Workout?

We, at Q4fit, do a lot of reading. Not as much with novels and a good blanket, but lots online. One of our great resources is the site we use for tracking our workouts. MapMyFitness has a great blog component on their site. This article is one that I found really helpful.

 

Patients ask me regularly if they really need to warm up before they work out. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is yes, but you need to do it the right way. (I’ll get to that shortly.)

Warm­ups are crucial because they get your muscles ready for activity. Without warming up, you not only risk injury but you also get less from your workout.

www.mapmyfitness.com/blog

 

 

David Reavy is the founder and CEO of React Physical Therapy and creator of the Reavy Method. David’s own experiences with the limitations of traditional physical therapy inspired him to develop the Reavy Method, now recognized by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association as a continuing education course for physical therapists. The Reavy Method creates strength through balance using dynamic assessment, muscle release, and muscle activation. By balancing the body, the Reavy Method not only brings patients back to their previous level of function but also helps them become stronger than ever. David is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy with credentials from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Past and current clients include Matt Forte, Tracy McGrady, and the many clients that come through React Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL every day. Follow React Physical Therapy on Twitter and Facebook.

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