Running is a popular activity among our Travaasa health spa
visitors and a favorite of things to do in the Hill Country.
Whether you are a competitive runner or just a joy jogger,
warming up is crucial to prevent injury, increase endurance, and
maximize the health benefits of your run. A good warm-up dilates
your blood vessels to pump oxygen to the muscles and raises your
internal temperature for prime flexibility. Gone are the days of
static stretching, instead runners are encouraged to engage in
light, dynamic core and aerobic exercises that warm up the body,
strengthen the muscles, and increase range of motion. Whether
you are preparing for a race or simply taking a jog around the
health spa, these warm-up tips will get you in prime running
condition.  1. Ankles, Feet & Calves  Warming up the ligaments
in your ankles and feet as well as the calves will also stretch
your plantar fascia, which is prone to injury in runners. The
calf lift and stretch targets all of these areas. Face a wall or
a large tree, st