Components of a warm up

Question 1

what type of contraction is involved in dynamic stretching?

Answer 1

isotonic contraction

Question 2

what type of stretching involves bouncing softly in between movements?

Answer 2

ballistic stretching

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a warm-up?

Answer 3

To increase body temperature and blood flow

Question 4

How does a warm-up increase the speed of muscle contractions?

Answer 4

It increases the pliability of muscles and joints

Question 5

Give two examples of an advantage of increased blood flow during a warm up

Answer 5

• increased oxygen delivery to muscles
• increased muscle pliability

Question 6

What is the purpose of the ‘vascular shunt’ that occurs during a warm-up?

Answer 6

to redirect blood flow to the working muscles

Question 7

give two examples of how a warm up increases the flexibility of muscles and joints

Answer 7

• breaking down lactic acid in he muscles
• increases the joint’s range of motion

Question 8

how does a warm up increase the flexibility of muscles and joints?

Answer 8

increases the elasticity of connective tissues

Question 9

how does warming up influence muscle contractions?

Answer 9

increases strength and speed

Question 10

what happens to the range of movement at joints during a warm up?

Answer 10

increase