This rings especially true for the lower half of the body ahead of cardio workouts like running and cycling.
Onestretching tipto remember, according to a trainer?
You should involve your feet when doing calf warm-up exercises.
This is something that Peloton instructorMatt Wilpersdiscovered after attending physical therapy sessions forAchilles tendinitis.
All of the muscles and tendons are connected, so when ones really tight, it affects everything else.
That tightness can pull and yank and can even cause tendinitis.
You want everything to be able to move through its full range of motion, says Wilpers.
As forhowto warm your foot and calf muscles up, keep scrolling for his go-to moves for optimal mobility.
3 calf warm up exercises that also prep your feet for movement
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Downward dog:The staple yoga pose stretches both your calf muscles and your feet.
Modified lunge:Wilpers is also a fan of working through modified lunges.
Spread out your toes and hold for a few seconds before switching legs.
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