[Irishdazza]

In my old age I've found that putting some dynamic stretching in before my normal static "classic martial art" stretching is a big help.

I start with gentle leg swings, forward and back, building in height up to ten, each leg.

Then inner to outer swings, almost like a reverse roundhouse, again building in height.

Then Outer to inner leg swings, like a crescent kick.

Then side swings, like a poorly executed side kick.

Then knee rotations.

Then I get stuck into all the traditional stretching before making the heavy bag wish it had never been born!