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Proper Warm-Up Techniques

Author: Liz Hallack

Why we warm up?

Warming up our bodies is extremely important. There are five reasons why we warm up.

They are:

To prevent injury.
To build muscle strength and endurance.
To increase blood circulation.
To perform physical activity to the fullest.
To be prepared physically and mentally for the physical activity.

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/the-importance-of-doing-warm-up-exercises-before-working-out.html

Source: http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/the-importance-of-doing-warm-up-exercises-before-working-out.html

Warm up Exercises

Can be used for all sports and physical activities.

Source: http://www.usfsa.org/content/Exercises.pdf

Basic warm up activities

Basic warm up for aerobic activities.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGw7WDVd29k

Locomotor Warm up Activities

Exercises to do across the gym floor.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfa9kMvLy7g

Warm up Drills to Specific Sports (Soccer)

For specific sports, you have to change and focus your warm up with drills using the manipulative object.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_iCLeflRAg