Dynamic stretching key to properly warming up for workout

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to stretch your workout time to include a warmup.

“Warming up is helpful because it prepares your body to exercise, increases blood flow to your muscles, raises your heart rate and helps prevent injuries,” says Stephen Sheehan, CPT, a certified personal trainer at Garage Gym Reviews. “A proper warmup primes your muscles and joints, making movements safer and more effective during your workout.”

However, Sheehan and other experts agree people often make one warmup mistake that sabotages their workout — and puts them at a higher risk for injury. It’s not a stretch to say that you’ll warm up to the ide