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  2. Warming up - Wikipedia

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    A warm-up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical activity (a "pulse raiser"), joint mobility exercise, and stretching, followed by the activity. For example, before running or playing an intensive sport, athletes might slowly jog to warm their muscles and increase their heart rate.

  3. Are you stretching correctly? Fitness experts break down what ...

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    Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor.Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind ...

  4. Trainers Say Walking This Way Amps Up The Burn Fast - AOL

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    Warm-up (five minutes): Before you start power walking, it’s important to do a warm-up, says Richardson. All that entails is walking at your natural, slower pace before kicking it up a gear.

  5. Aerobics - Wikipedia

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    Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor (fitness ...

  6. Stretching - Wikipedia

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    A dynamic (stretching) warm up has been shown to help overall running performance. [21] Delayed onset muscle soreness, also known as DOMS, typically arises 48 hours after an exercise bout. Stretching before or after the exercise did not show any significant benefits in the onset of DOMS. [22]

  7. Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here ... - AOL

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    Simply start with a slow jog to warm up and then increase the pace. Don't do it if it hurts After exercise, “light stretching is OK, as long as you don't reach a point where you're feeling pain ...

  8. Jogging - Wikipedia

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    Jogging may also be used as a warm up or cool down for runners, preceding or following a workout or race. It is often used by serious runners as a means of active recovery during interval training . For example, a runner who completes a fast 400 meter repetition at a sub-5-minute mile pace (3 minute km) may drop to an 8-minute mile jogging pace ...

  9. Interval Walking vs. Jogging: Which is More Effective for ...

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    For those who prefer jogging, begin with a five-minute warm-up at a light jog. Next, alternate between one minute of fast jogging or sprinting and two minutes of slower jogging or brisk walking ...