Warm Up/Cool Down.

Question 1

Give a practical example of a warm up activity and explain why a warm up is important before exercise?

Answer 1

Warm up: jogging/stretching.

• to increase temperature of muscles.
• increase heart rate.
• rehearse skills.
• increase flexibility of joints.
• mentally prepare.
• reduce risk of strain/injury.
• improve performance.
• delay build up of lactic acid.