Creating a daily stretching routine with static stretches can benefit you in the long run, but many athletes overlook the importance of dynamic stretching before a workout. 

 

Before you engage in physical activity, performing dynamic stretches will help increase blood flow to your joints and improve your range of motion for that activity. Making time to warm up is one of the best ways to prevent injuries as well.

 

Some of you may be asking, “But Kim, what is a dynamic stretch exactly?” An excellent question! There are actually two types of stretches you can perform. The first is the dynamic stretch which should be performed before you exercise. These movements warm up every muscle group in the front and back of your body as well as increasing range of motion in your spine. 

 

The second type of stretch you can do are static stretches. Static stretches are great to do at the end of your workout to lengthen the muscles and are meant to be held static. Think of our muscles like taffy. You can’t stretch it when it’s cold, but you can when it’s warm!

 

Performing dynamic stretches before any exercise is the key to a successful workout. I have created a list of the top 5 dynamic stretches you can do before any workout! Make these a part of your daily routine and your body will thank you!

 

Top 5 Dynamic Stretches:

 

Here are 5 stretches to make time for before your workout, that your body will thank you for:

 

1. Walkout Planks

 

2. Side Lunges

 

3. Torso Rotations

4. Butt Kicks

 

5. Knees To Chest While Moving Arms

 

And as always, please feel free to contact me for a free fitness consultation!