Sample Warm Up Drills

It is very important to warm up the body before running or walking or doing any sports activity. Here are some sample warm up drills: Remember - no bouncing without warming up first.

• Reach for the Stars - Stand straight and tall and reach as high as you can 5 times with each arm.
• Sunflower - form a sunflower (circle) with arms over head and open and bend like a squat while reaching for the ground - then back up again - 5 times.
• Volcano - make whooshing sounds as you bend down and reach for the ground - then stand up straight and tall and reach for the sky.
• Shake it up - Shake the hands and feet at the same time for a minute.
• Gentle Jumping Jacks - Jump gently with feet apart and hands reaching over head.
• High Knee Running in place - Start slowly then move legs faster and higher while running in place.