The warm up

What is a warm up?

Definition: A warm-up is a gentle, slow exercise at the beginning of a workout, P.E session or sporting competition.

WHY?Objectives

Prepares the body for exercises or competitions

Prevent possible injuries

WHEN?

Before doing any physical activities or sports

ALWAYS WARM-UP FIRST

AND COOL DOWN AFTERWARDS

PARTS OF THE WARM UP 1

GENERAL WARM UP

-Dinamic or aerobic part

HOW DO YOU TRAIN?1

Remember to:

Begin with continuous running-2 minutes-The exercise goes from less to more intense for example butt kickers to progressive running-After four exercises, walk on your toes or heels-Each exercise of the general warm-up will take 20 seconds.

Always finish the warm up with a speed race .

Exercises

Smooth Run

High Knees

Shuffle

Butt Kickers

Exercises

Run lateral crossing your legs

Walk on your toes

Run and roll shoulders forwards

Run backwards

Exercises

Run spinning your waist

Touch the floor with two arms and jump

Walk on your heels

Touch the ground with one and the other hand

Exercises

Run and elevate your legs

Leaps

Jump and bump shoulders

Jump and give high five

Exercises

Wheelbarrow

Progressive running

Depart at maximum velocity

Relay race

Can you think of any more??