Preparation 1. Minute Warm Up
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Warming up before working out is vital. However, you don't always need to spend ages on your warm up. This video shows you a warm up that only takes a few minutes to execute. Don't begin your workout if you feel like you need to continue stretching or warming up - you know your body better than anyone else. Some days this warm up will make you feel ready to train, some days you might need more. Listen to your body and prepare accordingly.
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