Prepare your muscles and joints for activity by warming-up and stretching before you play. A warm-up routine increases blood-flow; raises the body’s temperature; and improves balance, flexibility and coordination, so you can play at your peak while avoiding injury. Show
Download a Printable Version Dynamic Warm-Up ExercisesDesigned specifically for soccer athletes, warm-up with these exercises from WakeMed’s SportFit Soccer Program. Be sure to use proper technique, posture and knee control. Don't bounce or jerk when you stretch. Gently stretch to a point of tenstion, not pain. Hold stretches for 30 seconds, and repeat three to five times. Select each item to expand the information. Slowly jog across the width of the field (touchline to touchline) using proper running technique, posture, and knee control. Repeat for two widths of the field. Slowly jog backward across the width of the field (touchline to touchline) using proper running technique, posture, and knee control. Repeat for two widths of the field. Slowly side-step across the width of the field using proper technique, posture, and knee control. Repeat for half the width of the field leading with the right leg, then half the width leading with the left. Slowly jog across the width of the field while bringing your knees upward toward your chest as you jog. Be sure to use proper technique, posture, and knee control. Slowly jog across the width of the field (touchline to touchline) while raising your heels off of the ground. Be sure to use proper technique, posture, and knee control. Slowly jog sideways across the width of the field while crossing your feet step-over-step. Be sure to use proper technique, posture, and knee control. Stretching ExercisesSelect each item to expand the information. Slowly rotate your head in a circular motion. After 10 repetitions, repeat in the opposite direction. Stand and reach back with your right arm and grab your right ankle. Bring your heel toward your gluteal muscle while maintaining an upright stand. Hold and repeat on opposite leg. Start in a sitting position, with legs spread. Slowly lower yourself to the center with a straight back. Hold. Now reach toward your right leg with both hands and hold. Repeat on the opposite side. Start in a sitting position. Cross your bent leg over your other straight leg. Take the opposite arm of your crossed leg and fix your knee with your elbow. Turn your trunk away from your knee toward the opposite shoulder while pushing your knee with the elbow. Hold and repeat on the opposite side. Start in a step position, your back leg straight and your arms propped on your thigh. Push the heel of your back leg toward the floor until you feel a stretch in your calf. The wider you step the more you stretch. Hold and repeat with opposite leg. Lunge forward leading with your right leg. Drop your left leg to the ground. Place your hands on your right thigh and lean forward with your hips. Hold and then repeat with opposite leg. Your legs should be bent and spread apart, so the bottoms of your feet are touching each other. Push your knees down with your arms until you feel a stretch in your inner thigh. Hold. Also known as a “hurdler-stretch,” start in a seated position with one leg straight in front and the other bent towards the inside. Bend forward from the waste to touch your toes with your fingers. Keep your back straight and your head and neck in good position. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat by switching legs. Start in a seated position with one leg straight in front of you and the other bent toward the inside leg. Bend forward from the waste to touch your toes with your fingers. Keep your back straight and your head and neck in good position. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat by switching legs. On your back, bend your knees and cross one leg over the other so you ankle balances on the opposite knee. Place your hands behind your bent leg and push it toward your chest. Flex at the hip to provide a good stretch. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat by switching legs. Pre-run stretching helps you avoid injury, allows you to run more efficiently and lets you perform better overall. To get the most out of your pre-run stretch, however, you need to be doing it correctly. A thorough stretch regime includes dynamic stretches and warms up key areas such your quads, hip flexors, gluteals and hamstrings, as well as your back and calf muscles. Aim to do 8 to 10 minutes of primarily dynamic stretching before a run and warm down with static stretches afterwards. Here are the 10 stretches to do before your run. It is advised that you consult a health professional on the correct form to complete these exercises before using them. Real Insurance encourages everyone to take care when exercising and to seek advice from those with the relevant qualifications. 1. The open lizardThe open lizard will target your hips and hip flexors. These areas take on a lot of impact during a run. To do this stretch:
2. The jumping jackA popular warm-up exercise, the jumping jack stretches your calves, hip abductors, shoulder abductors and core.
3. The standing quad stretchThe standing quad stretch is a static move that warms up your thighs.
4. The hamstring stretchHamstring strains are one of the most common running injuries. Be sure to give this area some attention before your run.
5. The walking lungeThe walking lunge warms up all the major muscle groups used during running, in addition to simulating the running position.
6. The side stretchThe deceptively simple side stretch could have you avoiding the all-too-common, painful side stitches that strike during a run.
7. The round-the-world lungeThe round-the-world lunge works and stretches all the key muscles in your legs.
8. The bridgeThe bridge warms up your core, glutes, hamstrings and hips, making it a great warm-up or general strength-building exercise for runners.
9. The superman (or superwoman!)The superman warms up your core, getting you ready for a big run. It’s also a great exercise to build strength in general and you can make it harder by raising all four limbs at the same time. You will want to have your exercise mat ready for this one.
10. The dynamic pigeon poseThis kneeling stretch warms the hip flexors, which can be very tight for those who sit all day at work.
What are the basic stretching and warmStretching Exercises. Neck Circles. Slowly rotate your head in a circular motion. ... . Quadriceps Stretch. Stand and reach back with your right arm and grab your right ankle. ... . Spread Eagle Stretch. ... . Trunk Rotation / Piriformis Stretch. ... . Calf Stretch. ... . Hip Flexor Stretch. ... . Butterfly Stretch. ... . Hamstring Stretch.. What are the basic stretching?Stretches in bed. Cobra stretch. Lie on your stomach and place your hands flat beneath your shoulders. ... . Knees-to-chest. Lying flat on your back, bring one knee to your chest and hold it in position with your arms or hands. ... . Spinal twist. ... . Upper back stretch. ... . Neck stretch. ... . Shoulder stretch. ... . Side stretch. ... . Standing quad stretch.. What are the 5 basic warmThese are our favorite quick warm-up exercises that can help you prevent an injury during your workout!. Marching in place while swinging your arms.. Jumping jacks.. Walking jacks.. Arm circles and shoulder shrugs.. Mountain Climbers.. Swinging toe touches.. Leg swings (forward). Leg swings (side to side).. What are the importance of basic stretching and warmWarming up prevents injuries by loosening your joints, and improving blood flow to your muscles — making your muscles less likely to rip, tear, or twist in a harmful way during your workout. Stretching also helps prepare your muscles for the physical activities you're about to perform.
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