{"id":11781,"date":"2017-08-28T06:30:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T06:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hk-blog\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout-bid-6421\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:15:44","slug":"7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout-bid-6421","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Warm-up Exercises For A Great Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#Dynamic_Warm-up\" >Dynamic Warm-up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#7_Warm-up_Exercises_For_A_Great_Workout\" >7 Warm-up Exercises For A Great Workout<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#1_Kneeling_extension-rotation\" >1. Kneeling extension-rotation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#2_Squats\" >2. Squats\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#3_Lunges\" >3. Lunges\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#4_Yoga_Plex\" >4. Yoga Plex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#5_Hips_Raise_With_Reach\" >5. Hips Raise With Reach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#6_Kneeling_Inner_Thigh_Mobilization\" >6. Kneeling Inner Thigh Mobilization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#7_Hip_Extension_Stretch\" >7. Hip Extension Stretch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#Benefits_of_warm_up_exercises\" >Benefits of warm up exercises\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/7-warm-up-exercises-for-a-great-workout\/bid-6421\/#What_are_cool_downs\" >What are cool downs?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_Warm-up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Dynamic Warm-up\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">A dynamic <strong><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">warm-up<\/span><\/strong> is a popular warm-up approach that involves all the joints moving one at a time, then all together. This helps take the body through progressive movements that loosen and stretch your muscles. Classic dynamic moves include \u2013<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Walking lunges<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Toe touches<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">High knees<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Arm circles<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Lateral squat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">\u00a0Always remember that your muscles and joints are like rubber bands. They\u2019ll snap when cold, but when warmed up they\u2019ll be responsive, flexible, and resilient.<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"hk-content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/warm-up exercises.png\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><u><em>Image Source:\u00a0<\/em><\/u><\/span><u><em><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">nudifi<\/span><\/em><\/u><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Warm-up_Exercises_For_A_Great_Workout\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>7 Warm-up Exercises For A Great Workout<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">Did you know that jumping around is one of the easiest warm-up exercises? 5 minutes of <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/sv\/technix-competition-skipping-rope-5106\/SP-39726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">jumping rope<\/span><\/a><\/strong> at a mild or brisk tempo should be good enough to set the pace for your workout session. It\u2019ll put your body temperature and heart rate up and will set the body in fat burning zone.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong><em>For an effective workout session, it is essential that you get the right start. Follow these 7 warm-up exercises for a great workout.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Kneeling_extension-rotation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>1. Kneeling extension-rotation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 200px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kneeling_extension-rotation.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<u><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><em>Image Source: JOE.ie<\/em><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><u><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Kneel on all fours. Make sure your arms are straight, the back is flat, and palms flat on the floor.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Place your right hand on the back of your head. Lock it there.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Keeping your right hand locked, slowly rotate your shoulder until your right elbow points inwards.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Then reverse the move and raise your right elbow towards the ceiling. Simultaneously turn your head and upper back as far to the right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">This is 1 rep. Do 8 reps and then repeat with left. This warm up exercise targets your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/top-5-exercises-to-build-boulder-shoulders\/bid-4431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">shoulders<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and upper back.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Squats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>2. Squats\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 145px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/squats.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<u><em>Image Source: New Health Advisor<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><u><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/u><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Stand with your feet slightly wider than your hips with your toes pointing outwards.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Look straight and choose a point on the wall. You\u2019ll have to look at the same point throughout. Don\u2019t look up or down on the floor.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Put your arms in front, parallel to the ground.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Keep your back neutral, body weight on the heel and balls of your feet, and your entire body should be tight.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Breathe in, break at your hip and push your butt down.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Keep sending your hips backward as your knees start to bend. Make sure you keep your knees in line with your feet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Squat down till your hip joint is lower than your knees.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Breathe out and slowly come back to original position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/5-squat-variations-every-fitness-freak-should-do\/bid-6402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">Squats<\/span><\/a><\/strong> will strengthen your entire body, bones, and muscles. They also increase flexibility. Start with basic squats and slowly you can move to ones with holding bars. You can also try front squats with the bar.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lunges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>3. Lunges\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 127px; width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lunges.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<u><em>Image source: <\/em><\/u><u><em>womensfitness<\/em><\/u><u><em>.net<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><u><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Keep your upper body straight with your shoulders back and chin up.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Step forward with one leg, lower your hips until both knees are bent at about 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Make sure your front knee is directly above the ankle and not pushed out too far. The other knee should not touch the ground.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Keep the weight in your heels as you push back up to starting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">When done regularly lunges will lead to shapely, <strong><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">toned legs<\/span><\/strong>. The best part is that you can do lunges anywhere comfortably.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">You can also do reverse lunges, step back instead of stepping forward. Do a bicep curl with dumbbells while you lunge to strengthen your upper body. You can also do a walking forward lunge to increase and challenge your balance.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Yoga_Plex\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>4. Yoga Plex<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 200px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/yoga_plex.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><u><em>Image Source: Pinterest<\/em><\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">\n<p><u><strong>How to do it:\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stand with your feet apart at shoulder width. Make sure you\u2019re facing a bench about 12 to 18\u2019 high.<\/li>\n<li>Bend your hips and place your hands on the bench.<\/li>\n<li>Step back with your right foot as much as you can. Go low until your right knee is a couple of inches off the floor.<\/li>\n<li>Extend your right arm in front of your body and then following it with your eyes, move it in a clockwise circle. Go all the way up your head, behind your back, and back to the bench.<\/li>\n<li>Step forward and return to original position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>This is 1 rep. Do 5 reps and repeat with your left arm and leg. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">Yoga<\/span><\/strong> plex targets your hip flexors and middle back.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hips_Raise_With_Reach\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>5. Hips Raise With Reach<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 255px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hips_raise_with_reach.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<u><em>Image Source: Men&#8217;s Health Singapore<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<div><strong><u>How to do it:<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Lie flat on your back with your knees bent at 90 degrees. Keep your feet flat on the floor at shoulder width.<\/li>\n<li>Place your arms 45 degrees out on the sides, with palms up. This is the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Raise your hips up to form a straight line from your shoulders to knees.<\/li>\n<li>Now slowly lift your right arm and shoulder from the floor and reach the ceiling. Then reach across your torso and tap the floor behind your left shoulder.<\/li>\n<li>Return to starting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>This is 1 rep. Do 8 reps and then repeat with your left arm. The hip raise reach targets your <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/butt-shaping-top-5-exercises-for-glutes\/bid-4754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">glutes<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, middle back, and hamstrings.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Kneeling_Inner_Thigh_Mobilization\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>6. Kneeling Inner Thigh Mobilization<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 134px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kneeling_inner_thigh_mobilization.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><u><em>Image Source: The Fit Indian<\/em><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><u><strong>How to do it:\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kneel on all fours so that your back is flat, arms are straight, and palms are flat on the floor.<\/li>\n<li>Straighten your right leg and move to the side so that it is perpendicular to your torso.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your right foot on the floor and your toes pointing straight ahead. This is the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your back flat and push your hips back as far as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Now push your hips forward, past the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Return to the middle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>This is 1 rep. Do 8 and then repeat <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/best-thighs-exercises-workout-of-the-month\/vid-5529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">thigh<\/span><\/a><\/strong> mobilization exercises with your left leg.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Hip_Extension_Stretch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>7. Hip Extension Stretch<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 134px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hip_extension_stretch.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><u><em>Image Source: bodybuilding.com<\/em><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><u><strong>How to do it:<\/strong><\/u><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Stand straight and hinge forward at your hips.<\/li>\n<li>Raise your right foot and bend your right knee in front while swinging your left arm forward as you would while running.<\/li>\n<li>From there, maintain the same lean as you quickly your right leg behind you.<\/li>\n<li>At the same time, swing your right arm forward and your left arm back.<\/li>\n<li>Return your knee in front and repeat with the\u00a0other leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_warm_up_exercises\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Benefits of warm up exercises\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">A thorough warm up helps increase the blood flow to the working muscles leading to decreased muscle stiffness, reduced <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/10-common-workout-injuries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">risk of injury<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, and improved performance. Some of the other benefits of proper warm up are listed below.<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Increased muscle temperature:<\/strong> The temperature of the muscles that are used for warm-up exercises is increased considerably. A warmed up muscle contracts and relaxes more quickly. This helps to enhance both speed and strength. Also, the chances of injury and overstretching a muscle are reduced.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Improved range of motion:<\/strong> Proper warm-up ensures that your joints extend safely along the joint\u2019s full range of motion. This, in turn, helps ensure that your limbs are flexible enough to perform even difficult and strenuous workouts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Increased body temperature:<\/strong> The right warm up helps increase body temperature. This helps improve muscle elasticity, reducing the risk of pulls and strains.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Hormonal changes:<\/strong> Your body increased the production of various hormones responsible for energy regulation. When you do warm-up exercises, this balance of hormones ensures that there are more carbohydrates and fatty acids available for energy production.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Increased blood temperature:<\/strong> The temperature of blood increases as it travels through the muscles. With the rise of blood temperature, the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin is weakened. This ensures that more oxygen is available to work muscles, which improves endurance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Mental preparation:<\/strong> It is a great way to prepare yourself for the main event. An effective warm up session will increase focus and help you concentrate better on the main workout session.\u00a0It also goes a long way in improving your skill, technique, and coordination during your physical training.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Prevents injury:<\/strong> The primary goal of warm is to prevent injury. With the right warm-up exercises, you allow your muscles to undergo a greater range of motion. This decreases the chances of soreness, muscle stiffness, strains, overtired muscles, or tendinitis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">Doing these warm-up exercises will help you achieve a fulfilling work-out session. There is no right or wrong in warm-up exercises. It varies from individual to individual. You should choose warm-up exercises that suit your body. For maximum benefit <strong><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">consult your trainer<\/span><\/strong> and do warm-up exercises as suggested by him. Make sure you end the work out with a cool down.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_cool_downs\"><\/span><u><strong>What are cool downs?\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cool downs are a natural end to any exercise session. It can be yoga or light <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/10-health-benefits-of-meditation-you-cannot-miss\/bid-6255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">meditation<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. Cool downs help you get back to normal pace and also give you body time to recover. Unlike warm-ups, cool downs aren\u2019t absolutely essential, but they do help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dynamic Warm-up\u00a0 A dynamic warm-up is a popular warm-up approach that involves all the joints moving one at a time, then all together. 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