How to Do 20 warm-up exercises to build heat

Whether you're preparing for a thirty minute bout of interval running or for an intense weight lifting session, warming up is vital to building heat in your body so your joints are lubricated and there is less of a chance of injury. Warming up before exercising also boosts your metabolism so you get your heart rate up early and burn more calories during your workout.

Check out this fitness video to learn a set of 20 warm-up exercises.

Shawn Phillips, 10 minute AMPED Warm-up Routine:

Jumping Jacks, 20 reps

Seal Jumps with Leg Switches, 20 reps

Full Body Circles, 5 each way

Arm Circles, 10 reps each arm, forward and back

Elbows Circles, 10 each arm, forward and back

Wrist Circles, 10 reps

Shoulder Twists, 5 reps each way

Bodyweight Squats, 8 reps

Squat to Stand, 8 reps

Push-up Plus (Level 1), 8 reps

Push-up Plus (Level 2), 8 reps

Push-up Plus (Level 3), 8 reps

Push-up Plus (Level 4), 5 reps each arm

Cobra, 5 reps

Striders, 5 reps each leg

Striders with Rotation, 3 reps each side

Hamstring Stretch / Hip Flexor Stretch, 3 reps each side

Band Pull Aparts, 10 reps

Band Dislocates, 5 reps

Backward Rolls into Hamstring Stretch, 5 reps

Backward Rolls into Glute Stretch, 5 reps each arm

Squat to Forward Lunges, 3 reps each leg

Standing Glute Stretch, 5 reps each leg

Cradle Walks, 5 reps each leg