Get SIX PACK ABS - Warming Up and Stretching of Muscles
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The Importance of Warming Up and Stretching Muscles Before Workouts
To get that flat tummy and 6 pack abs you are pursuing,
you will need to implement proper warm up and muscle
stretching.
Important: Please consult your doctor before
doing any fitness routine, especially if you have heart,
high blood pressure, lung conditions etc.
A gradual warm up is very important before any exercise
routine. We should not confuse warm up with stretching.
The difference between warming up and stretching?
Warm up - increases your heart rate and it brings blood
to and increases your tissue temperature. When your
tissues are warmed up, you can then do stretching. It
will be more effectively and safely.
Stretching - Helps to loosen the joints and helps with
flexibility and strength. It is important to warm up and
then stretch before exercising and can help prevent
injuries. It will also reduce muscle soreness.
Safety Tips
* It is import to always make sure that your body is
properly warmed up before you participate with any
exercise or strenuous activity.
* If you encounter any discomfort or pain rather consult
a medical practitioner.
* It is a good idea to stretch at the end of your
warm-up and after you are finished exercising, to help
prevent stiff and sore muscles.
* Avoid stretching of cold muscle(s), since it can lead
to injuries.
* Proper posture is always good to have. A awkward back
angle or position can cause discomfort.
* Drink water to avoid dehydration.
How to warm up:
Gradually increasing your heart rate, body temperature
and breathing rate. When your body is warmed up you will
begin to feel warm and start to sweat. Start the warm up
lightly and gradually increase the intensity.
Your joints also need to be warmed up. Try jumps, knee
lifts, squats, trunk rotations, bending, arm circles and
side steps.
Warm up for approximately 10 min.
How to stretch:
* A stretch should be done after a warm up, because the
muscles will still be cold.
* Focus on the muscles that you will be using.
Stretch for approximately 5 min.
After you have done a proper warm up and stretching
routine you can now start training the muscles you want
to focus on. In our case it will be the abdominal
muscles.
As we can see that proper warm up and stretching are
important, to get a sexy flat stomach and six pack abs.
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