BIOKINETIX has advocated actively warming up the body instead of stretching it for over a decade. That is why some of the nation’s leading companies choose us to modernize their injury prevention programs and save millions of dollars in comp claims.
But does warming up the BIOKINETIX way prevent injury? Let’s dive deeper into our program to see the BIOKINETIX difference.
How Does Warming Up Prevent Injury?
Our active warm-up exercises engage your muscles in movement, stimulating a process that prepares the body for physical activity. Actively warming up through these exercises will reduce injury risk by:
- Activating key muscle groups and increasing their temperature
- Increasing blood flow to the muscles and promoting better oxygen delivery
- Enhancing flexibility by improving the elasticity of muscle fibers
- Improving joint mobility and promoting a better range of motion
With no exceptions, you will feel the BIOKINETIX warm-up difference after the first try.
A Program That Fits Perfectly Into Your Schedule
Warming up the body shouldn’t take too much time, and time efficiency is at the core of our routines. Our warm-up programs consist of multi-faceted procedures that are highly effective, time-efficient, and designed to fit within a daily work routine.
With us, even the busiest workers can prioritize their health as each routine focuses on actively warming up the muscles without wasting time and disrupting the workflow. You can perform these warm-up exercises for work in as little as 3 minutes!
Task-Specific Routines With A Variety of Medical Benefits
These warm-up exercises are task-specific and based on sports medicine. Our expert trainers will tailor them to your needs based on the muscle groups you use the most during a regular workday. This targeted approach enhances immediate performance while contributing to long-term musculoskeletal health.
Additionally, actively warming up with these simple exercises provides 12 key medical benefits that stretching does not, such as:
- Increasing psychological preparedness
- Promoting lymphatic circulation
- Slowing down secondary organs
- Improving cellular metabolism
- Loosening tendons and ligaments
- And much more
FAQs
How does warming up prevent injury?
Warming up with active movements prepares your body for physical activity by increasing blood flow to muscles and improving flexibility. This process enhances joint mobility and muscle performance. It also reduces the likelihood of strains and sprains. You can significantly lower your risk of injury during work-related tasks with an active warm-up, even if it’s your first try. No prior experience is needed!
What does an active warm-up include?
Effectively warming up includes activities that engage your muscles through movement, which is more beneficial than static stretching. Some active warm-up exercises may involve jogging in place, arm circles, leg swings, and other task-specific movements that involve actively warming up to meet the demands of your work. This approach enhances performance by activating key muscle groups and increasing their temperature.
How can I warm up my knees for work?
To effectively warm up your knees for work, focus on dynamic movements that engage the muscles surrounding the knee joint. Incorporate exercises like leg swings, lunges, and gentle squats into your routine. Warming up with these exercises does help prevent knee injury and improve overall joint mobility.