Warm Up

Have More Fun With Your Warm Ups

Have More Fun With Your Warm Ups

James Darley is a personal trainer in New york and has some great ideas to make warmups more fun. Don't just go through the motions anymore. Prep yourself for PRs and get excited for your workout with these fun warmups.

Stop Warming Up: You're Not That Broken

I get that many people spend their days hunched over a computer or at least seated. I get that other people have their share of injuries that require just a little bit more to prep for heavy lifts. And I get that corrective and functional exercise is very en vogue as it allows you to play doctor with yourself and others in hopes of feeling better. But I DON’T get why so many people need a half hour for their warm ups.

 

Lower Body Foam Rolling Movements

Another simple foam rolling video that you can follow along with. This time for the lower body, and still done in under 4 minutes. 

Upper Body Foam Rolling Movements

Upper Body Foam Rolling Movements

I wanted to create a simple follow along foam rolling video for my clients to use on their own and figured I might as well share it with everyone. Follow along and you'll be done in less than 4 minutes. Your warm up can still be quick and effective.

5 Drills For Ankle Mobility

Ankle mobility drills are mind numbing. But they don't have to be and they can be done quickly as part of a full body warm up. The following movements are a combination of various movements inspired from yoga, natural movement and just playing around on all fours.