No matter your relationship with exercise, it’s probably been drilled into you that you should warm up before playing sport or doing a workout. But does that apply to walking workouts too?

“It’s good to warm up before any type of exercise to promote proper movement mechanics and assist in preventing minor injuries that may occur when starting a workout cold,” says Solomon Lewis, a NASM-certified personal trainer and fitness specialist for Endeavor Health .

Even though walking is relatively low intensity, making a warm-up less important than if you were lifting heavy weights or running a marathon, Lewis pointed out that warming up before any workout can also serve to get you into the right mindset, and it’s a good idea if you’ve not moved for several hours. You may like

A personal tra

See Full Page