What’s the best way to warm-up?

To make sure your body is prepared to work out, you need to get the blood flowing before going into full-power mode. Warming up is crucial to avoid injuries. It can also lead to a better workout.

Set aside 10 minutes for foam rolling and dynamic stretching before any workout. Foam rolling helps remove knots and scar tissue that builds up in the body. Spend at least five minutes rolling out muscles before dynamic stretches; the latter means you move as you stretch. Dynamic stretches help to activate the muscles you plan to use during your workout and also improve range of motion. Some great examples are bodyweight lunges, squats, hip stretches, and high kicks. Avoid static stretching (holding a stretch for a longer period of time), which can do more hurt than help before a workout.