Warm-up + cool down

Question 1

why do we warm up before exercise?

Answer 1

• PREPARE for activity
• **PREVENT ** injury or poor performance
• ENHANCE performance

Question 2

RAMP

Answer 2

R raise HR,temp etc
A activate key muscle groups
M mobilise joints + ROM
P potentiate enhance or increase the performance of the muscles and nervous system in preparation for the main exercise or activity (plyo, sprints, bounding etc)

Question 3

why do we cool down?

Answer 3

• lowers heart rate to resting state
• reduces risk of muscle soreness
• aids reflection + feedback

Question 4

general components of warm ups

Answer 4

• Improved muscle performance – nervous system stimulation.
• Improved rate of force development and reaction time.
• Increased blood flow to muscles.
• Less resistance to movement (thixotropy).
• Psychological readiness.
• Increased HR, RR, and joint fluid viscosity