WARM UP FOR SPRINTS/RUNNING

Warming up is crucial before any moderate or high intensity form of training. It gets your blood flowing, prepares your muscles and heart to perform, it puts you in the zone, and it helps reduce risk of injuries.

This warm up session is perfect for any type of running workout : whether it be sprints, a long run, intervals or a tempo run, you can count on these movements to get your body ready to move!

The Warm Up Session :

1. Arm circles (forward + backward)
2. Neck stretch
3. Dynamic quad stretches
4. Heel sweeps
5. Alternated toe touches
6. Hip openers + thoracic rotation
7. Ankle circles
8. Forward + backward lunges
9. Leg swings
10. Dynamic glute stretch

Before you start sprinting/running :

For sprints

Start with a light jog for 2-5 minutes. Take your usual sprint break time, and start sprinting with a slower pace before going all out.

For constant running

Start slow! You can even start with a fast-paced walk before you start jogging. Let your heartbeat adapt itself and gradually increase speed until you reach your desired pace. 

Overview

We hope this article has proved you how important mobility and warm ups are, and that you will implement some of these exercises into your routine! 

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Warm Up by Léa Métivier (@leamfit_)