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It’s... Warmup time!

We know we’re supposed to warm up, but it’s more fun to chat at the start line, or to get your workout finished so you can head home and eat, right?

The best way to get you to warm up is to explain the benefits, and the dangers of ignoring it, says DR GABE MIRKIN.

Warming up before you exercise helps to prevent injuries and lets you jump higher, run faster, lift heavier or throw further.

A study from Belgium showed that competitive athletes in sports requiring

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