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1.2.b. Optimising training (warm-ups and cool-downs) Typeit
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Warm-ups are important for physically and mentally preparing an individual for a given activity. Let's explore below the benefits of warming up.
Benefits of warm-up components:
- Warm-ups usually begin with a , which increases the heart rate.
- An increase in heart rate enables blood flow and delivery to the muscles.
- An increased blood flow results in an increased muscle and body .
- Stretching and mobility exercises usually follow, which increases the of muscles and joints, as well as the pliability of ligaments and .
- Dynamic movements help improve the of muscle contraction.
- The final stage of the warm-up involves of a given skill, which allows the individual to practise movements relating to their sport or activity.
Similarly, cool-downs are used by athletes to enhance recovery, transitioning the body from an active state to a resting state. Let's explore below the benefits of cooling down.
Benefits of cool-down components:
- -intensity exercise circulates blood and oxygen to increase the removal of waste products such as and carbon dioxide.
- This gradually heart rate, rate and body temperature.
- Another component of a cool-down is , which takes place to aid recovery.
- It also helps to reduce muscle stiffness and .