A proper warm-up prepares your body for physical activity and helps prevent injuries. Light Cardio: Start with activities like brisk walking, jogging in place, or jumping jacks. Aim for 5-10 minutes to gently elevate your heart rate and body temperature. Dynamic Stretches: Perform stretches that mimic the movements you'll be doing in your workout. Think arm circles, leg swings, lunges with twists, and high knees. Focus on smooth, controlled movements for 10-15 seconds each. Benefits of a Good Warm-Up: ➡️ Increased Blood Flow ➡️ Improved Flexibility ➡️ Enhanced Performance ➡️ Reduced Injury Risk Invest a few minutes in a proper warm-up and enjoy a safer, more effective workout! #TuesdayTip #WarmUpWisdom #FitnessFirst #TTHC #DrJohnHuy #SpinalAdjustmentsYouCanTrust #Chiropractor #ChiropractorsInTarponSprings #ChiropracticAdjustment #ChiropracticWORKS #GetYourSpineAligned
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Struggling with soreness lasting longer than 48 hours? 😣 It’s time to make post-workout stretching a priority! Taking just 10-15 minutes to do static stretches and foam rolling can work wonders for muscle recovery and keep you moving well both in the gym and at work. Treat your body like a well-maintained car, and you’ll see better performance, faster recovery, and stronger results! 🚗💪 #MuscleRecovery #PostWorkoutStretch #FoamRolling #PreventSoreness #FitnessTips
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Yeah I know it looks kinda weird lol! 😂 But…we’ve been doing it often, especially when using the generator for our cardio sessions working at high altitudes. Walking backwards challenges both our mind and body differently. Here’s a few of the key benefits: 🚶♀️➡️Improves quad strength & stability and can reduce knee pain 🚶♀️➡️Improves balance & stability, works on your mind-body connection 🚶♀️➡️Good for your brain, challenges your coordination & movement patterns 🚶♀️➡️Improves walking pace & cardiovascular fitness 🚶♀️➡️Improves your ability to go downhill (this is helpful for us with our mountain climbs) This can be done on flat ground outside or on a treadmill (flat or inclined). Start with 5min and a slower speed and build it up from there! 😁🙌 Have you tried backwards walking?? #backwardswalking #retrowalking #treadmillworkout #downhilltraining #cardio #strength #kneepain #kneerehab #mountaintraining #balancetraining #womensfitness #onlinetrainer #healthyaging #fitover40
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Split squats with weights are a powerful lower-body exercise that targets your quads, hamstrings, and glutes while improving balance and stability. Holding weights (dumbbells or a barbell) increases resistance, enhancing strength and muscle growth in your legs and core. This move is great for building single-leg strength and boosting overall lower-body power. #fitand40 #fitmom #fitnesschallenge #fittok #PoweredbyPeptides #weightlifting
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