Warming-Up and Priming

Question 1

What are the BENEFITS of a WARMUP?

Answer 1

• Increased HR & Q
• Decreased blood viscosity
• Increase blood pressure of Arteries
• Increases body temp
• Secretion of Adrenaline for increased Metabolic rate
• Prepares joints and muscles for full ROM
• Vasodilation of blood vessels
• Increased Tidal Volume

Question 2

What is PRIMING?

Answer 2

• Prior bout of high intensity exercise before high intensity activity
• To accelerate O2 uptake

Question 3

What are the BENEFITS to PRIMING?

Answer 3

• Encourages use of Aerobic system so less fatigue
• Increases fibre recruitment so less localised fatigue

Question 4

What are the FACTORS to CONSIDER of PRIMING?

Answer 4

• Intensity of priming exercise
• Intensity of performance
• Gap between priming and performance (6-20 minutes)