Show Notes
Are you skipping your warm-up before runs? 🏃♂️ You could be risking injury and hurting your performance! In this video, Dr. Alyssa Olenick (Exercise Scientist and 7x Ultra Runner) reveals her quick and effective warm-up routine specifically designed for runners.
Learn how to activate your calves, glutes, and hamstrings using simple bodyweight movements and low-grade plyometrics like skipping and hopping — all in just minutes. These evidence-backed exercises will boost your mobility, prevent injury, and make every run feel better.
This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube, watch it here on Spotify (video version) or on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yNKNjOBS6vo.
🌟 What You’ll Learn: → Why warming up is non-negotiable for runners → Time-saving routines for busy runners → Easy bodyweight exercises targeting key muscle groups → How to use dynamic movement to activate your body
🎯 Whether you're training for a 5K or just getting back into running, this warm-up is a must.
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