2. THE MAIN BENEFITS OF A
PROPER WARM-UP
1.Increased muscle temperature.
A warmed muscle both contracts more force fully and
relaxes more quickly. Cold muscles injure more easily then
warm muscles.
2.Increased body temperature.
This improves muscle elasticity, also reducing the risk of
strains and pulls.
3.Blood vessels dilate.
This reduces the resistance to blood flow and lowers stress
on the heart.
4.Improved range of motion.
The range of motion around a joint is increased
3. THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF STRETCHES: DYNAMIC
STRETCHES, TENSION BREAKER STRETCHES AND FLEXIBILITY
STRETCHES. EACH STRETCH IS IMPORTANT AND SERVES A
DIFFERENT PURPOSE
A COMBINATION OF DYNAMIC AND TENSION-BREAKER
STRETCHES PREPARE YOUR MUSCLES FOR ACTIVITY. A
COMBINATION OF DYNAMIC, TENSION BREAKER AND
FLEXIBILITY STRETCHES PROMOTE LONG-TERM FLEXIBILITY.
TODAY WE ARE GOING TO FOCUS ON DYNAMIC AND
TENSION-BREAKER STRETCHING.
TYPES OF STRETCHES