Group: Beginners to Exercise

Beginners to Exercise
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Cardio warm up

drbep56
drbep56
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Joined: 2012/06/20
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2012/06/20, 02:26 PM
I'm new to this.  On my workout plan, I am instructed to do a "quick cardio warm-up" (treadmill, stationary bike, jump rope, etc.)  How long should this warm up be? 

Also, should I do a similar cool-down (in reverse from warm up) at the end of the workout?

My workout plan is for in the gym with machines and free weights.
2012/06/20, 02:37 PM
You can warm up with any of the methods you mention. A cool down is good after cardiac work.

I use a warm up lifting that consists of a few sets of very light weight in which ever lift I am doing. On shoulder, arm or chest day I warm up my rotator cuff as outlined here before I move on to the workout.

http://www.freetrainers.com/forums/t/48344/

On leg and back days, I walk the treadmill for 5 minutes.

Don't overlook stretching before and after each movement.