Warming Up May 2026

Start with 3–5 minutes of light activity, such as marching in place or light jogging, to elevate the heart rate.

Tailor the final stage to your sport; for example, runners might do heel-to-toe walks, while lifters perform lighter "warm-up sets" of their primary exercises. Warming Up

The primary goal of a physical warm-up is to raise the core body temperature and increase blood flow to active muscles. Start with 3–5 minutes of light activity, such