Are you a fan of winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and the like? If so, then you need to be performing the right dynamic stretches before your physical activity. Why is warming up important? What is the difference between static and dynamic warmups? What are some good warmups you can do before heading down the slope? Here are a few things you should know.
You are always going to want to warm up before performing any strenuous physical activity for several reasons:
In short, you want to warm up before outdoor winter sports because it can help to prevent an injury and help you to perform your best.
There are a few things that set dynamic warmups (or stretches) apart from static ones. Here are a few of the reasons that you should use a dynamic warmup before your outdoor winter sports.
What are some examples of dynamic exercises you can do to warm up before skiing or snowboarding? Here are a few exercises to perform. You can find them easily by searching YouTube for videos on how to perform each exercise.
That should give you a few ideas to get started on your pre-exercise warmup.
What if you still experience an abnormal about of stiffness or soreness after winter outdoor sports despite dynamic warmups beforehand and static stretches afterward? The next step is to call Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation to see if you have a misalignment or a repetitive movement injury. You can schedule an appointment by dialing 703.672.1661 or by requesting an appointment online.
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