Phone: (714) 695-1566
Fax: (714) 695-1553
Email: [email protected]
23655 Via Del Rio, Suite C
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Phone: (714) 695-1566
Fax: (714) 695-1553
Email: [email protected]
23655 Via Del Rio, Suite C
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Ruben Salinas is the founder and president of Salinas PT.
Warm ups are always important. They gradually raise your heart rate, and get you breathing a little faster. This sends more oxygen, energy, and nutrients to your heart, lungs, and muscles so they can perform at their best. A dynamic warm-up is the best way to get the aerobic energy system started, and prepare your body for activity. This process allows you perform better and reduce your risk of injury.
Our bodies have a few tricks to stay warm in the cold. One of these is to narrow the blood vessels closest to the skin. That means that the more superficial muscles get less blood flow, making them more likely to be injured if you place too much demand on them before they’re ready. The restriction in the blood vessels also makes your heart work harder. This doesn’t mean you can’t be active in the cold, it just means that you should take a little more time to get your body ready.
We strongly encourage implementing a dynamic warm-up to prepare your body for activity. Start with something to raise your heart rate, maybe a brisk walk, a light jog or even skipping. Often times we’ll have our athletes do movements like back pedaling, side pedaling and karaoke running drills. This allows your body to warm up in 3 dimensions (front, back, and side-to-side).
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The shorter days and lower temperatures don’t mean that you’re stuck inside for all of your exercise. Follow these tips and you can safely keep moving outside. If you’d like a customized warm up or cool down, or have questions about your exercise routine, our team of experts will gladly provide you with the education to help reach your goals.
– The Salinas Team