Experts recommend starting with dynamic stretches, such as arm circles or leg swings, to gently activate your muscles before exercise.

Stretches to warm up Fitness expert and owner of The Warehouse Fitness Center, Nickie Carrigan, shows us some warm up stretches to avoid injuries.

This 5-minute warmup is quick and effective, packed with bodyweight exercises and dynamic stretches so you can have a better, safer workout.

This form of warm-up involves movement rather than static stretching (think jumping jacks as opposed to stationary hamstring stretches) and should be specific to your sport or exercise.