Warm Up and Cool Down

Question 1

Physiological effects of a warm up:

Answer 1

-increased muscle elasticity
-release of adrenaline increases HR, more O2 delivery
-increased body temp leads to Bohr shift, oxygen more readily dissociates from haemoglobin
-skill familiarisation
-increased enzyme activity

Question 2

Physiological effects of a cool down:

Answer 2

-maintains venous return
-reduce effects of DOMS
-helps prevent blood pooling
-aids with the elimination of waste products (lactic acid)