The full warm up consists of three parts: neuromuscular activation, dynamic stretching, and finally the standard cardiovascular component. This video focuses on the second part of the warm up—dynamic stretching—and demonstrates exercises you can do to prepare for your run. Videos in this series: High Knee Hurdle Walk Straight Leg Walk Backward Walk with Waist … [Read more...] about Video: Dynamic Stretching
Dynamic Warmup Videos
Video: Loosening Skips
This video is part of a series demonstrating the second part of the warm up: dynamic stretching. Skip lightly while keeping your arms relaxed. Do this for 10 to 20 meters. Next, add forward arm circles for 10 to 20 meters. Switch to backward arm circles for 10 to 20 meters. Switch to forward arm circles with both arms for 10 to 20 meters. Switch to backward arm circles with … [Read more...] about Video: Loosening Skips
Video: Heel Walk
This video is part of a series demonstrating the second part of the warm up: dynamic stretching. For the heel walk, walk 10 to 20 on your heels. This will engage the muscles on the front part of your lower leg (i.e. tibialis anterior). Videos in this series: High Knee Hurdle Walk Straight Leg Walk Backward Walk with Waist Bend Toe Walk Heel Walk Loosening … [Read more...] about Video: Heel Walk
Video: Toe Walk
This video is part of a series demonstrating the second part of the warm up: dynamic stretching. For the toe walk, walk 10 to 20 meters on your toes. This will engage the calf muscles. Videos in this series: High Knee Hurdle Walk Straight Leg Walk Backward Walk with Waist Bend Toe Walk Heel Walk Loosening Skips Full Dynamic Stretching Sequence … [Read more...] about Video: Toe Walk
Video: Backward Walk with Waist Bend
This video is part of a series demonstrating the second part of the warm up: dynamic stretching. Starting in a standing position, hinge forward at the waist by pushing the butt backward. Return to the standing position, and take a half step backward with one foot. Hinge forward again at the waist. Return to the standing position, and take a half step backward with the other … [Read more...] about Video: Backward Walk with Waist Bend
