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5-Minute Gentle Warm-Up

A 5-minute warm-up reduces injury risk and improves the quality of whatever follows.

5 min · Kit: Nothing

The session

  1. 11 min: March in place
  2. 21 min: Arm circles forward and back
  3. 31 min: Hip swings side to side
  4. 41 min: Ankle circles seated
  5. 51 min: Gentle torso rotation

Worth knowing

  • Always warm up before any exercise session, however brief
  • Joints need fluid mobilised before loading

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