Warming-Up

Warming up is the process which elicits the acute physiological changes that prepare the organism for strenuous physical performance.

To gain the greatest benefit from the warming-up procedure, the exercises should imitate as closely as possible the movements which are used in the event .

Warming-up reduces the viscosity of a muscle, its resistance to its on movement. It improves performance and prevents injury in vigorous activities by two essential means:

1. A rehearsal of the skill before competition commences fixes in the athletes neuromuscular coordinating system the exact nature of the impending task. It also heightens his kinetic senses.

2. The rise in body temperature facilitates the biochemical reactions supplying energy for muscular contractions. Elevated body temperature also shortens the periods of muscular relaxation and aides in reducing stiffness.

As a result of the two processes, there is an improvement in accuracy, strength and speed of movement, and an increase in tissue elasticity which lessons the liability of injury.

Quotes from Bruce Lee