Warm Up

Warming up is a necessary part of exercise and training, it prepares your body for what is to come. Here are some of the benefits of a proper warm up:

• Increased muscle temperature: A warmed muscle both contracts more forcefully and relaxes more quickly.
• Increased body temperature: This improves muscle elasticity, reducing the risk of strains and pulls.
• Blood vessels dilate: This reduces the reduces the residence to blood flow and lowers stress to the heart.
• Improve efficient cooling: You can cool efficiently and help prevent overheating.
• Increased blood temperature: This makes oxygen more available to working muscles, which improves endurance.
• Improved range of motion: The range of motion around joints in increased.
• Hormonal changes: This makes more carbohydrates and fatty acids available for energy production.
• Mental Preparation: Warm-up time is a good time to clear the mind, increase focus, review skills and strategies.

What are your favorite warm-up exercises?