{"id":1702,"date":"2021-09-07T11:34:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T11:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/optimize-performance-with-running-warm-ups\/"},"modified":"2021-09-07T11:34:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T11:34:55","slug":"optimize-performance-with-running-warm-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/optimize-performance-with-running-warm-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimize Performance with Running Warm-ups"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s no secret that a running warm-up[1]<\/sup> is important if it\u2019s a race or the usual weekly run. But many runners don\u2019t know why (or what to watch out for).<\/p>\n We\u2019ve compiled a short list of the benefits of <\/span>running warm-ups, tips on how to <\/span>warm up<\/span> properly <\/span>and go-to running warm-up routines<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out below how running warm-ups improve your running performance. Check out the go-to warm-up routines at the bottom of the article!<\/span><\/p>\n Dynamic warm-up exercises raise your body temperature by heating up your muscles. They also boost your metabolism and accelerate the supply of energy to your muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong>As your muscle temperature rises, your muscle viscosity (or resistance) decreases. This results in faster muscle contraction and relaxation, which enhances your performance.<\/span><\/p>\n Your heart also benefits from warming up. The exercises increase your cardiac output and respiratory minute volume (RMV), thus expanding your VO2 max.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n1. Running warm-ups raise your body temperature<\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Running warm-ups enhance muscle perform<\/span>ance [2]<\/sup><\/h2>\n
3. Running warm-ups boost heart function<\/span><\/h2>\n