Jogging

[Bexxie82]

I want to take up jogging but was wondering what I could do for warm-ups before i begin? Thanks.

[roosi]

Hi Bexxie (again)!

I actually too took up jogging around a yr ago, and I make sure I do plenty stretches beforehand, and some lunges, these help me to avoid strains and pulled muscles.

[abstract]

stretching,maybe some light jogging on the spot to increase heartrate and bloodflow to muscles etc..thus decreasing injuries!

[Velvetee]

If you are going to stretch before jogging, you must warm up first. Never stretch cold muscles, you are likely to cause a tear.

Warm up first by jogging on the spot, stepping up and down on a low bench or stool and also do some mobilisation exercises, like arm bends, shoulder shrugs and knee bends. You can then stretch.

A warm up can also consist of just walking at a moderate pace and then to a brisk pace, for around 5-10 minutes, before breaking into a jog.