“Most warm-ups are either too long, too random, or doing the exact opposite of what your body needs before curtain up.”

In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down the mistakes performers make in their warm-ups—and how to fix them. Whether you’re hitting the gym, stepping into rehearsals, or preparing for curtain up, your warm-up sets the tone for everything that follows. Get it wrong, and you’re already playing catch-up.

Talking Points:

🛑 Why static stretching can reduce strength and explosiveness (especially when held too long).

⚡ How jumping straight into intense cardio ramps up fatigue before the show even begins.

🌀 Why “random” warm-ups—like aimless foam rolling—waste precious energy and time.

🎭 Why the warm-up should always match the performance demands (physical, vocal, and even mental).

Key Takeaways:

✅ Build warm-ups around mobility, cardio activation, and active stretching.

✅ Add CNS activators (like hops, tension drills, or breathwork) to prime your body.

✅ Keep it consistent, focused, and efficient—10 to 15 minutes is all you need.

And to round things off, we answer a brilliant listener question that ties perfectly into the warm-up conversation.

👉 Tune in now to Why Your Warm-Up Might Be Sabotaging Your Performance on The Fit2 Perform Podcast. Got your own warm-up routine or a question for us to tackle? Email us at talk@fit-2.co.uk—we’d love to hear from you!