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Health
Lou Mudge

A physical therapist says you should do these three moves before a walk to increase circulation, muscle temperature and joint mobility

Man stretching in park with foot on backrest of a bench.

If you walk regularly, you probably already know the difference a good stretch afterwards can make. But did you know that a warm-up can also be beneficial?

Dr Syd Young (they/them) is a certified physical therapist and owner of OutWellness in Austin, Texas. They suggest warming up before every walk, even the brief ones.

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