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How to Warm Up Before a Run

"It's more important to warm up than to stretch before exercising. You don't absolutely need to stretch, but you do need to warm up before you start," says Joanie Greggains, TV and KGO Radio fitness expert and author of "Fit Happens."

Things You'll Need

  • Running Shoes
  • Running Socks
  • Running/sports Drinks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Drink water to hydrate your muscles so they'll respond well to your warm-up.

    • 2

      Begin slowly by performing the exercise at a low level of intensity, thus warming up your body core and the individual muscles.

    • 3

      Stretch the muscles after they are warm.

    • 4

      Gradually increase your level of exercise and the intensity of your stretches.

Tips & Warnings

  • Walk first, then jog, then run.

  • If you're running hills, start with an easy slope and work into the steeper grades.

  • Make sure to warm up your whole body, not just one specific muscle group.

  • Making an explosive exercise movement without warming up properly can cause serious injury.

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