7 Critical Mistakes in Your Warm-Up That Could Hurt You

1 DEC 2025

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Warming up too fast

Starting your warm-up too early can cause your muscles to become sore. Slow movements help your body adapt safely and effectively.

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Going too hard during warm-up

Warming up will prepare you, not tire you out. Pushing too hard too soon can cause strain or injury.

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Skipping the mental preparation

Before warming up, your mind needs to be as ready as your body. A quick focus on breathing and intention will improve your performance.

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Skipping the warm-up entirely

If you skip a warm-up, you are at a higher risk of muscle injury. Even 5-7 minutes of movement can make a big difference.

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Holding your breath during warm-up

Holding your breath reduces your oxygen supply, making you feel tired, and it's not good for your health either. So try to keep your breathing normal during your warm-up.

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Not staying hydrated before starting

Not properly hydrating your body before a warm-up can make you feel weak and reduce your performance, so even a small amount of water will help you have extra energy for your warm-up.

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Ignoring mobility and joint activation

Ignoring mobility can leave your joints stiff and unresponsive. Light exercise improves flexibility and can help protect you during workouts.

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