Some folks do cardio first to warm up their whole body, some get in a lengthy stretching session, and some just go into their workouts cold. Of course workouts should follow a routine that fits the individual first, but is there any scientific evidence backing up one warm up over another? Check out our presentation on best practices for stretching.

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