Pre-Workout Warm-Up Science
Get pumped up with the weirdest and wildest pre-workout warm-up science!
About this Rabbit Hole
Ever wonder if your pre-workout warm-up is actually doing more harm than good? Dive down the rabbit hole of pre-workout warm-up science and explore why your routine might be overcomplicated. From the science behind effective warm-up routines to injury prevention strategies, these videos will challenge your current beliefs and shed light on the importance of warming up properly. Did you know that dynamic stretching may be more beneficial than static stretches before a workout? Watch in order or skip around — each video adds a new layer to this fascinating topic.
Videos in this Rabbit Hole
Why Your Warm-Up is Overcomplicated: The Science of Effective Pre-Workout Routines
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So apparently all I need to do is a few jumping jacks and arm circles before hitting the weights? Who knew? Maybe I'll actually get to the gym a little faster now.
Not just any warmup // science-backed injury prevention
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Who knew that a warmup could look so intense? I definitely won't be complaining about doing some jumping jacks before hitting the gym after seeing this.
Why Warm Up? | Exercise Science | 12th Health & PE
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I never thought I'd be so invested in the importance of stretching until I watched this. Now I feel guilty every time I skip my warm-up routine before hitting the gym. Thanks, science.
12th Health: Why Warm Up Before Exercise?
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So, let me get this straight: we're supposed to believe that spending 5 minutes doing jumping jacks can prevent injury during a grueling workout? I'll stick to my 10-minute scroll through Instagram, thanks.
Jeff Nippard’s Warm-Ups: What Works and What Doesn’t
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Watching Jeff Nippard's warm-up routine is like witnessing a modern-day dance of muscle activation and joint mobility. Who knew that a few arm circles and hip swings could be so mesmerizing?
THIS is Why Warm Ups Are Important
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Who knew a warm-up routine could be so intense? I'm pretty sure my heart rate is higher just from watching this video. Time to step up my pre-workout game, I guess.
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