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Devo fare riscaldamento prima di allenarmi.

I need to warm up before working out.

Pronunciation

Stress 'ri-scal-da-MEN-to'. 'Allenarmi' = al-le-NAR-mi — the reflexive infinitive.

When to use it

You might say this to a trainer when explaining your routine, or as advice when seeing a beginner jump straight into weights. It can also be used when asking for guidance.

What it means

'Devo' = I must/I need to (from 'dovere'). 'Fare riscaldamento' = to do a warm-up. 'Allenarmi' = to train (myself) — the reflexive 'allenarsi' is used because training is done to oneself.

Variations

Mi faccio sempre dieci minuti di tapis roulant prima.

I always do ten minutes on the treadmill first.

Describing your warm-up routine.

Quanto dura il riscaldamento consigliato?

How long is the recommended warm-up?

Asking for guidance.

Faccio stretching prima o dopo?

Do I stretch before or after?

Common question for beginners.

Mini Dialogue

— Prima di iniziare, devo fare riscaldamento? — Assolutamente sì. Almeno dieci minuti di cardio leggero. — Va bene il tapis roulant? — Perfetto. Poi fai qualche esercizio di mobilità articolare.
— Before starting, do I need to warm up? — Absolutely yes. At least ten minutes of light cardio. — Is the treadmill okay? — Perfect. Then do some joint mobility exercises.

Cultural Note

Italian sports culture heavily emphasises 'preparazione atletica' (athletic preparation). Most Italian personal trainers follow structured warm-up protocols from organisations like CONI (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano), the Italian Olympic Committee, which sets standards for sports education.

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