cool down and warm up

Question 1

why do you need a good warm up

Answer 1

• mentally prepares you and concentrates you
• pulse raiser allows oxygen to reach your muscles and so more energy to be produced
• dynamic stretching allows more joint movement and muscle flexibility
• skill familiarisation allows you to get accustomed to movements of the game

Question 2

benefits of a good warm up

Answer 2

• reduces risk of injury to joints
• Prepare the body for specific exercises and to get a feel for any equipment, skills or playing surfaces.

Increase blood flow and temperature of muscles so they will react quicker.

Allows for a greater range of movement around the various joints.

Question 3

aim of a cool down

Answer 3

to slowly reduce the bodies heart rate and temperature, allowing the body to gradually return to normal.

Question 4

benefits of a cool down (3)

Answer 4

It helps to rid the muscles of any lactic acid.

Stretching gently loosens any muscles that may have tightened.

It can also help reduce muscle stiffness and soreness following exercise.