Warming up = WAY better workouts

I know that we all hate to spend time warming up (though as we get older we have a tendency to look at the warmup as our workout!) because our time is so crunched to start with. BUT... we must!

When you warm up, you not only reduce the likelihood of injury, but you also ensure yourself of a better workout. Better workouts happen because your body isn't trying to fight through stiffness, soreness and achy-ness (is that a word?) So, when it's time to do that last squat, pushup, curl or walk that last 1/4 mile, push into a sprint at the end... your muscles don't rebel! (ok more than they already are).

Warming up allows your body to *explode* when you need it to, instead of starting a movement then BREAKING. And, when you can explode into your workouts then your workout will be WAY better.

So, that's the tip if you want to look phab and phit - warm up people!

To you phabulous health and phitness,
Phillip

Phitness Advice from High School Musical

What? Yes, I can hear all your incredulous responses! What am I talking about. The answer is this...

"Bop, bop, bop, bop till you top. Slip and slide and ride that rhythm"

Yes, there you have it. How to look PHAB and PHIT from High School Musical!

Get out! Dance! Move those legs and arms and bootie! Shake it, but don't break it! And soon - you'll be amazed at how much exercise you've gotten and how great you'll feel!

Now get out there and bop to the top!

To your phitness and well being,
Phillip

PS A post doesn't have to be LONG to be valuable!