2. Before playing sports or exercising it is important to warm-up.
This involves exercises/ activities which:
1) Gradually increase in intensity to raise the pulse
2) Work on joint mobility
Warming up prepares the body (both mentally and
physically).
WHY?
- to improve your
performance
- to prevent the risk injury
3. OBJECTIVES
To activate the respiratory system.
To increase heart rate.
To activate the circulatory system.
To raise body temperature.
To prepare the muscles.
4. Parts of Warming up
1. General joint mobility
exercises:
Progressive exercises.
Generic exercises.
2. Sport related activities
