Quiz: Warm Up

What does "warm up" mean?

• To cool down after activity

• To prepare for activity

• To finish a workout

Which of the following is NOT a warm-up activity?

• Jumping Jacks

• Squats

• Sitting still

Why is it important to warm up before exercising?

• To make you tired

• To prevent injuries

• To skip the main workout

• To cool your body

Which happens to your body during warm-up ?

• Heart beat raises

• Your heart beat stays normal

• It stays cold

Select the best sequence for a warm-up routine.

• Jumping jacks, stretch, dynamic movements

• Heavy lifting, sprinting, resting

• Sitting, eating, sleeping

• None of the above

If you are about to dance, which warm-up activity would best prepare your body?

• Reading a book

• Jogging and leg swings

• Eating a snack

• Watching TV

How does warming up affect your heart rate?

• It decreases your heart rate

• It keeps your heart rate the same

• It gradually increases your heart rate

• It stops your heart

You notice your muscles feel tight before gym class. Which warm-up strategy would be most effective?

• Start lifting heavy weights immediately

• Perform dynamic stretches and light jogging

• Sit and wait for class to start

• Skip the warm-up

A friend says warming up is a waste of time. Using evidence, how would you convince them otherwise?

• Say nothing and agree

• Explain that warming up increases blood flow, reduces injury risk, and improves performance

• Tell them to skip it anyway

• Ignore their comment

You are designing a warm-up for a dance performance. What factors should you consider to make it effective?

• The weather, the specific muscles used in dance, and the intensity of the upcoming activity

• Only the color of the costumes

• The type of snacks available

• The number of people in the performance