General Warm Up

Why is warming up important?

• To protect the body from injuries

• To increase muscle stiffness

• To decrease blood flow to the muscles

• To improve performance

What does warming up do to the muscles?

• Increases muscle temperature

• Decreases muscle temperature

• Increases muscle volume

• Decreases muscle contraction

What does warming up do to the respiratory rate?

• Decreases respiratory rate

• Increases oxygen in the muscles

• Decreases oxygen in the blood

• Increases heart rate

What are the two main objectives of a warm up?

• To increase muscle temperature and flexibility

• To decrease the risk of injuries and prepare the person for the following effort

• To improve performance and increase heart rate

• To decrease muscle stiffness and improve respiratory rate

What is the first step of a warm up?

• Joint movements

• Stretching exercises

• Increase heart rate and temperature

• Running forwards

How long should a warm up last?

• 5-7 minutes

• 10-12 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

• 30-45 minutes

What should be the intensity of a warm up?

• 20% to 40% MHR

• 40% to 60% MHR

• 60% to 80% MHR

• 80% to 100% MHR

What should you do during a warm up?

• Interrupt the warm-up frequently

• Keep moving

• Take breaks and rest

• Perform high-intensity exercises

Warm Up is ................activity that helps to prepare an individual for the demands of their exercise.

• Physical only

• Mental only

• Physical & mental

Does warming up prevent injury?

• Of course!

• Nah.