The Top 3 Benefits
of Warming Up
Wellness Wednesday with Bent On Better:
The Importance of Warming up
There are many benefits to warming up your body before performing a physical activity.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine recommends that the cardiorespiratory portion of a warm-up last between 5 and 10 minutes and be performed at a low-to-moderate intensity level. Below you will find some of the top benefits of warming up.
The benefits of warming up
(and the effects)
Benefit #1:
Increased heart rate and respiratory rate
Effects:
Increases cardiorespiratory system’s capacity to perform work
Increases blood flow to active muscle tissue
Increases the oxygen exchange capacity
Benefit #2:
Increased tissue temperature
Effects:
Increases rate of muscle contraction
Increases efficiency of opposing muscle contraction and relaxation
Increases metabolic rate
Increases the soft tissue extensibility
Benefits #3:
Increased psychological preparation for bouts of exercise
Effects:
Increases the mental readiness of an individual
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