If you are still jogging for 5 minutes on the treadmill for your so-called “warmup”, then it is time to stop and change it with this dynamic new approach.
First things first – your body needs more movement to warm up your core temperature and neuromuscular system to prepare itself for the workout of that day. With a more efficient warmup your body is able to move better, increase flexibility in your joints and reduce the likelihood of injury.
Try this warmup to bring some excitement and effectiveness into your workout. This should be done after foam rolling and should only take about 5-10 minutes.
Perform each movement for about 10 yards before going on to the next movement.
Jog
Skip
High Knees
Butt Kicks
Lateral Shuffle
Carioca
Toy Soldiers
Hand walks (inch worms)
Jumping Jacks
Seal Jumps
Cross Overs
Gate Swings
Pogo Hop
-Bill Waltzek