Warmup
The Importance of a Dynamic Warmup
“High Knees! Knee Hugs! Butt Kicks! Sumo Lunge! Soldier Marches! Carioca! Crab Walks! Bear Crawls! Alright, let’s get to work!” And anything similar is probably a visceral memory all athletes [...]
Hot Outside? Warm Up By Cooling Down
I played college baseball in a small town near where I grew up in Kentucky. If you know anything about the weather in that part of the world, you know [...]
A Runner’s Guide to Warming Up
Runners are a different kind of human. To many, pounding the pavement mile after mile seems like a death sentence. However, to a competitive runner, those treks on the track [...]
The Science-Backed Weightlifting Warmup
We know the benefits of a quality strength-program. From improved athletic performance to better mental health, improved physique to better sleep-who doesn’t want all of these byproducts of working out? [...]
The 5 Phases of a Proper Warm-Up
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION OF THE WARM-UP I’m sure many of you can vividly recall going through traditional calisthenics, or presport stretching routines prescribed by previous coaches and physical education teachers. [...]
6 Things You Should Never Forget to do in Your Workout
I know time is tight, and schedules are full. But when it comes to training, you must understand how to maximize your results effectively without injuring yourself. So don’t forget [...]
Warm Ups for Athletes: 0 to 60 Can Lead to Injury
Whether you’re preparing for a game, practice, or conditioning session, every bout of activity should start with an adequate warm-up because the way you prepare your body can help or [...]
A 10 Piece Warm Down Routine for Athletes
When we finish a game or workout, it can be tempting to pack up and hop in the car instead of stretching. The alternative plan is to “do it later,” [...]
Should Swimmers Warm Up in the Water or on Dry Land?
As with any sport, there are a million ways to prepare for competition. The ideal warm-up for swimmers is especially difficult, as there are two radically different surfaces to consider. [...]
Warmups for the Youth Athlete
If you surveyed youth athletes, asking what their least favorite part of practice was, most of them would probably say the warmup. Warmups take a lot of unexciting effort. Young [...]