Warm Up and Cool Down

Question 1

What three physiological effects will an increase in body temperature produce?

Answer 1

Reduction in muscle viscosity (improved efficiency of muscular contractions), greater speed and force due to higher speed of nerve transmissions and increased flexibility (reduce injury due to increase in extensibility of tendons and ligaments)

Question 2

What two effects will a cool down have on the skeletal muscle tissue?

Answer 2

Increased in the removal of lactic acid and carbon dioxide due to oxygen rich blood being flushed through the muscles and decrease in the risk of DOMS