ABSTRACT
The warm-up is the first part of the training session, during which the body gradually adjusts to the demands ahead. The objectives of a warm-up are to prepare the client for exercise, improve performance and reduce injury risk. Common examples of warm-up activities include cycling, jogging, calisthenics and stretching (American College of Sports Medicine, 2014; Bishop, 2003; Fradkin et al., 2010; Woods et al., 2007). The major elements of a warm-up are listed in Figure 10.1, and explained in the remainder of this chapter.
