Here is why the Shorter the Workout, the Longer the Warm-Up Should Be
It might sound counterintuitive, but some of the shortest workouts demand the longest, most intentional warm-ups.
Here's Why: Shorter workouts often pack the Highest Intensity.
Whether it's a 3-minute sprint-style EMOM or a Benchmark like fran, you're expected to hit peak output from the very first second. There's No time to "Feel it out" or "find your rhythm mid-WOD". Your body- and your nervous system—need to be fully primed before the clock even starts. That means your warm-up should go beyond light cardio and a few reps with an empty bar.
You need activation, movement-specific prep, elevated heart rate, and most importantly, mental readiness. Rushing through the warm-up because the workout looks short is a common mistake that leads to poor performance or even injury. Treat the warm-up as part of the workout itself—it’s the investment that makes your sprint count.