Tuesday, January 27, 2009
12:59 AM
Although there are many benefits to warming up, most recreational athletes spend little or no time getting ready for exercise. As the name implies, warming up raises body temperature. This temperature elevation reduces the potential of muscle and connective tissue injuries. In addition, blood flow to the muscles aids in the delivery of fuels required for muscle performance. Light jogging and easy calisthenics reduce muscle tightness which limits mechanical efficiency and muscle power. Earlier onset of sweating promotes evaporative heat loss and as a result decreases the amount of heat stored by the body. This helps prevent body temperature from rising to dangerously high levels during more strenuous exercise. Warming up properly also prepares the cardiovascular and muscular systems for the upcoming physical activity and provides a transition from rest to strenuous exercise. This may reduce the likelihood of excessive muscular soreness from strenuous activity.
Studies have also shown that warming up increases the speed of nerve impulses to muscles, enabling athletes to achieve faster reaction times. This is one reason professional athletes spend more time warming up compared to many recreational athletes -- they know it will prevent injuries and help them compete better.
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