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is there a need to warm up?

  • 22-04-2016 7:36am
    #1
    helen87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭


    Hi guys, this is probably a silly question but im a bit of a newbie so would appreciate the advice. i have just started in a gym and have been given a programme- legs day, shoulders day etc.. but was just wondering do i need to warm up beforehand and if so what kind of warm up would you suggest? thanks guys


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  • #2
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    Its necessary to avoid injury. 15 minutes on the bike or threadmill


  • #3
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    helen87 wrote: »
    Hi guys, this is probably a silly question but im a bit of a newbie so would appreciate the advice. i have just started in a gym and have been given a programme- legs day, shoulders day etc.. but was just wondering do i need to warm up beforehand and if so what kind of warm up would you suggest? thanks guys

    You should get yourself ready for what you're going to do. If that's squatting, then there might be a bit of mobility work and some air squats etc. It's about getting your body ready to do what you're going to be doing during the session.

    Running, cycling, rowing is fine but it doesn't mean you're warmed up for what you're going to do.


  • #4
    Wanderer78
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    Highly recommend stretching


  • #5
    Mr. CooL ICE
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    Lila Short Production wrote: »
    Its necessary to avoid injury. 15 minutes on the bike or threadmill

    For weight training, cardio is a bit of a waste of time. Like Alf said, time is better spent doing mobility and activating the muscle groups you are going to be using like air squats on squat day.

    I personally use banded crab walks and banded squats (band around the knees) to ensure I'm not tempted to cave the knees inwards. Also do band pullaparts and band shoulder dislocates to activate the upper back for pretty much every session.

    If your gym has bands, make use of them. Otherwise, buying your own is a great investment.


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