Warm Up Stretches

Warm up exercises are performed before proceeding with any rigorous physical activity. These are basically done to prepare your body for the strenuous physical activity, both mentally and physically. There are different ways of warming up your body like walking, skipping a rope, climbing stairs, performing warm up stretches, etc. Warm up stretches increases the body temperature and flexibility and reduce the chances for any injuries. These stretches cause dilation of the blood vessels, which reduce the resistance to blood flow, thereby reducing the stress on the heart. By warming up, your body increases the secretion of various hormones that are necessary for the regulation of energy generation. Follow the article below to find some simple warm up stretching exercises.