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WARM UP and COOL DOWN
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Why do we need to Warm Up? To gradually prepare our whole body for exercise To avoid injury to muscles, tendons and ligaments
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There are 4 key stages to a WARM UP
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1 Increase pulse/heart rate which raises the blood flow to the muscles Increased joint mobility Can you think of a way to achieve this?
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2 Complete different stretching exercises for large muscle groups Dynamic stretching (on the move) Static stretching (on the spot) Can you write down how long you hold a stretch for in a Warm Up?
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3 Refresh specific skill related practices for the activity you are participating in Can you write down an example of this for 2 different activities?
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4 Prepare your mind for the activity ahead Mental preparation Focused and ready to participate
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Why do we need to Cool Down To help your body recover after exercise Your heart to decrease slowly back to rest Begin with light jogging gradually down to a walking pace Complete your cool down with some stretching
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