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Why How You Start a Workout May Matter More Than the Workout Itself

This article was made possible through the generous support of our voluntary subscribers. If you value coverage like this, pleaseĀ support FasterSkier with a voluntary subscription. Most athletes view the warm-up as preparation for the hard part of the workout. The reality is that the warm-up is often one of the most important parts of the session, because it largely determines the physiological response that follows. The purpose of a warm-up is not simply to get...

Wednesday Workout: Finding Your Warmup Routine with Christian Gow

Has a coach ever told you that you should be hot at the start line of your races? That the engine needs to be revved up and ready to go? Then you might be surprised at the scene before a World Cup biathlon race. While some competitors are jogging around and jumping up and down, others seem to be just standing around for a surprisingly long stretch of time — the opposite of arriving to...