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Fit & Well
Health
Alice Porter

This one move will prime your entire body for exercise and reduce your risk of injury, according to an expert trainer

White woman doing a high plank.

Admit it—you're guilty of skipping warm-ups sometimes. When life feels busy and overwhelming, it can be difficult to find the time to exercise, never mind taking an extra ten or 15 minutes to mobilize.

But warming up could transform the way you move, making your workouts more effective and reducing your risk of injury, so it's well worth trying to make some time for them.

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