Why do we warm up
Increase blood flow to muscles Raise body temperature Increase heart rate Allow greater flexibility Prepare body physically for exercise Prevent injury Prepare mentally
Name three upper body muscles
Deltoid
Biceps
Triceps
Name three lower body muscles
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Gastrocnemius
What are the three parts of a warm up?
Pulse raiser - increases heart rate
Stretches - stop muscles getting injured
Skills practice - linked to what you are warming up for