Talk Your Abs Off
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Talk Your Abs Off
Why I’m Talking About Croquet (And Why You Should Warm Up) | Episode 36
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recording from a talk I gave to a local croquet group about the importance of warming up before playing. And before you tune out because you don’t play croquet, stay with me. The lessons here apply to far more than one sport.
Croquet might look low-impact, but it involves repeated bending, balance, grip strength, weight shifting, and sustained time in a forward posture. Sound familiar? Those same patterns show up in strength training, pickleball, tennis, running, golf, and even long walks. When we skip a warm-up, we’re asking our bodies to go straight from stillness to movement without preparation.
In this talk, I break down why warming up matters for injury prevention, performance, mobility, and even mental readiness. I explain what’s happening in your muscles and joints when you move intentionally before activity, why consistency matters more than intensity, and how just five minutes can make a noticeable difference in how you feel during and after your workout.
I also walk through a simple, practical warm-up routine designed for croquet players that translates beautifully to anyone who wants to move better and stay active long-term.
If you’ve ever felt stiff when you start exercising, dealt with nagging back soreness, or rushed into a workout without thinking twice, this episode is for you.
Because whether you see yourself as an athlete or not, if you move your body with intention, you deserve to prepare it well.
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who loves their sport but skips the warm-up. And if you try adding five intentional minutes before your next workout, I’d love to hear how it feels.
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