At school, a running warm-up was an essential part of any P.E lesson - and for good reason. Even five or 10 minutes of moving stretches in your running shoes fires up the muscles you'll need for a good workout. It raises their temperature, improves flexibility, and makes them more efficient. Together, this helps avoid injury.
Warming up also helps improve performance and makes the exercise feel easier. "The movements prepare the muscles for the full range of motion needed during running," explains Dr Adam Fujita, a doctor of physiotherapy and an endurance athlete who works with Yoga-Go as a physical therapist.
