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Loosen up! It’s key to get bendy before exercise. But stretching is way more than tugging on your hamstrings or touchin’ those toes. Gold’s Gym trainer Ramona Braganza spills on dynamic stretching, which’ll prep you for tough workouts.

Get Warm
“Before you begin, it’s good to do about three minutes going easy on a treadmill or bike just to get the blood flowing,” Ramona tells us. Don’t have any equipment? Go for a slow jog instead.

Stretch Away
Static stretching—when you reach for a pose and hold it—isn’t your best option before a big workout. Instead, try out these dynamic stretches. They’ll get your bod ready for action by mimicking what you might experience on the field. Plus, they’ve been proven to give you more power during exercise.

Knee Hugs

Step forward with your left leg. Bend your right knee up and toward your body, keeping your back straight. Hug your knee and balance for a sec. Alternate and repeat a few times. “This is good for your hamstrings, the back of your legs and hip flexors,” Ramona says.

Torso Rotations

Stand with your feet wider than your hips. Bend at your waist, and move your body in a giant circle. Repeat three to four times in one direction and then change directions.

Leg Swings

Hold onto a nearby park bench. Swing one leg freely forward and back, being careful not to go too high in either direction. Repeat a few times and then loosen up the other leg.

BY KATIE ABBONDANZA ON 10/16/2010 1:12:00 PM

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Hi! I loved this article. Today in ballet I managed to rub my head with my feet. I didn't know I had such a flexible spine!!

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by banannaz on 10/22/2010 12:48:08 AM

when i was at ballet this week i went down all the way before i had stretched and i hert like crazy

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by meme35921 on 10/20/2010 9:13:03 PM

MODMODMOD Hey! I wanna get fit! yay! lol, and i wanted to get a workout DVD but im scared to ask my mom, the one i want to get is "not availible in stores" so we would have to order it which i think would be even more awkward! so my question(s) is how do i ask her and do u no of any DVD's that r good? thnx!!!!

Hey chica! I wouldn't feel awkward about this at all. It's great that you want to take charge of your health. And, your mom will probably be impressed with your new healthy desire. Even if you can't get a DVD, there are lots of workout videos that you can watch online too. Kim Kardashian has some fun DVD's that they sell at Target

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by WisconsinGirl97 on 10/17/2010 7:51:40 PM

cool i used to stretch every night but found out i was doing it wrong

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