Exercise Set-up and Technique

Question 1

General warm-up

Answer 1

low-intensity movement that does not necessarily relate to more intense
exercise to follow

Question 2

Specific warm-up

Answer 2

—low-intensity movement that mimics the more intense exercise to follow

Question 3

Benefits and effects of a warm-up:

Answer 3

Increases heart and respiratory rate.
 Increases cardio system’s capacity to perform work.
 Increases blood flow to active muscle tissue.
 Increases oxygen exchange capacity.
 Increases tissue temperature.
 Increases rate of muscle contraction.
 Increases efficiency of opposing muscle contraction and relaxation.
 Increases metabolic rate.
 Increases soft tissue extensibility.
 Increases psychological preparation for bouts of exercise.

Question 4

Cool down

Answer 4

smooth transition from exercise back to steady state of rest; 5 – 10 minutes light
cardio, SMR, and static stretching.

Question 5

Triple extension/flexion—

Answer 5

when the hip, knee, and ankle are extended or flexed at the same time; happens
with gait mechanics; cable rotation exercises.