3.6.2 Benefits of a warm-up

• Increased blood flow during a warm-up prepares muscles for more intense activity
• Increased muscle temperature during a warm-up makes muscles more pliable
• Why is enhanced oxygen and blood flow important during a warm-up?

  Supports muscle function
• Match the effect of a warm-up with its result:

  Reduced injury risk ↔️ Pliable muscles and joints

  Enhanced oxygen delivery ↔️ Supports muscle contraction

  Raised body temperature ↔️ Optimizes muscle contraction
• A warm-up is a period of light physical activity performed before the main exercise or sport session
• A warm-up can help athletes mentally focus and get into the right mindset
• Improved flexibility makes muscles easier to stretch during activity.


  True
• Match the effect of a warm-up with its impact on performance:

  Increased oxygen delivery ↔️ Enhanced muscle function

  Improved blood flow ↔️ Reduced fatigue

  Psychological preparation ↔️ Better mental focus
• What is the purpose of a warm-up in physical activity?

  Prepare body physically and mentally
• How does a warm-up reduce the risk of injuries?

  Increases muscle pliability
• What is the purpose of a warm-up?

  Prepare body physically and mentally
• How does a warm-up raise body temperature?

  Increased blood flow
• What does flexibility refer to?

  Ability of muscles and joints
• A warm-up prepares muscles and joints to become more pliable
• What is one psychological benefit of a warm-up?

  Mental preparation
• What does a warm-up help athletes mentally prepare for?

  Upcoming activity or competition
• How does a warm-up prepare muscles for intense activity?

  Increases oxygenated blood flow
• Match the effect of a warm-up with its benefit:

  Increased muscle temperature ↔️ Greater range of motion

  Increased blood flow ↔️ Enhanced oxygen delivery

  Psychological preparation ↔️ Improved focus
• Steps in improving flexibility during a warm-up:

  1️⃣ Warm up muscles

  2️⃣ Perform light stretches

  3️⃣ Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds

  4️⃣ Repeat stretches
• A warm-up reduces the risk of injuries by increasing blood flow, raising muscle temperature, and mentally preparing the athlete
• Increased blood flow during a warm-up raises body temperature.


  True
• Steps in preparing physically for activity using a warm-up:

  1️⃣ Increase blood flow

  2️⃣ Raise body temperature

  3️⃣ Prepare muscles psychologically

  4️⃣ Reduce injury risk
• A warm-up is performed after the main exercise session.

  False
• A warm-up can help reduce the risk of muscle strains and sprains.


  True
• Benefits of improved flexibility and range of motion

  1️⃣ Muscles become more pliable

  2️⃣ Enhanced range of motion

  3️⃣ Improved performance

  4️⃣ Reduced injury risk
• A warm-up increases muscle pliability compared to starting activity without one.


  True
• A warm-up reduces the risk of injuries by mentally preparing the athlete.

  True
• A proper warm-up reduces the risk of muscle strains and sprains.

  True
• Raising body temperature during a warm-up makes muscles more pliable.


  True
• One key benefit of a warm-up is that it helps to improve flexibility and range of motion
• Why is enhanced oxygen delivery during a warm-up important for physical training?

  Supports muscle function
• Psychological preparation during a warm-up can help athletes get into the right mindset
• What analogy is used to describe the effect of a warm-up on muscles?

  Rubber bands becoming flexible