Recently you received and article on a Dynamic Warm-up for exercising. While this article very thoroughly looks at the subject, some of the drills and exercises may not be appropriate for each of us. Here are some suggestions that I have for you.

One of the first things we wish to do is gradually increase our range of motion. This is the reason I like doing the rotation exercises (I do each 7 times). I start from the head and work down trying to affect each joint.

We also need to elevate the body temperature so that it is prepared to do whatever you have in mind that day. This means start off slowing and gradually, for at least 10 minutes, increase the tempo. As you do this you become warmer and more flexible. Now you are more prepared for the bulk of the workout.

In my mind stretching is debatable prior to a workout. If you have the time, by all means do it, but it is best after you are warmed up. A cold stretch is not going to do a lot of good. However, by all means try to employ some stretching after you have completed the walk or run. You are loose, relaxed, and mildly fatigued.

Thinks of warming up as preparing you to run or walk and stretching enabling you to recover from the run or walk.