DiscoverCanine Handler Fitness PodcastFrom Stiff to Swift: WarmUps for Agility Handlers
From Stiff to Swift: WarmUps for Agility Handlers

From Stiff to Swift: WarmUps for Agility Handlers

Update: 2025-08-21
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Warm-ups aren’t optional — they’re your performance insurance policy.
In this episode, I break down how a simple, strategic warm-up can transform your first run from stiff and sluggish to powerful and precise.

You’ll learn:

  • How long you should be warming up

    How often you need to warm up, and how long a warm up lasts

    What if you're running multiple dogs?

  • Why walking the course is NOT a warm-up (and what to do instead)

  • The science-backed sequence that activates your reaction speed, balance, and focus

  • Quick fixes for trial mornings when you feel rushed or tired

  • Should you warm up before the dog, or after

  • Bottom line: Warm-ups aren’t just about feeling “ready” — they give you faster reaction times, better precision, and fewer injuries. And the best part? The right routine takes less than 5 minutes.

    Grab your free “Agility Handler Warm-Up” eBook with step-by-step photos and modifications for every fitness level. You’ll have a routine you can start using at your very next trial — no guesswork.
    👉 Get Your EBook Here

    🎧 Listen now and give your first run the same energy as your last.

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    From Stiff to Swift: WarmUps for Agility Handlers

    From Stiff to Swift: WarmUps for Agility Handlers

    Liz Joyce