In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo cover the research on warming-up. Does warming-up reduce injury risk? Does stretching help you stay healthy? How solid is the evidence for warming up?

TIME STAMPS

Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-141

00:06:30 - Personal Experience With Warm-Ups

00:15:52 - The Purpose of Warming Up

00:24:13 - Warm-Up Effects

00:45:30 - Stretching and Injury Prevention

01:14:13 - Warm-Ups and Injury Prevention

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Warm-Ups, Stretching, and Injuries

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