Club sport athletes Kyle Barile
Warming up and cooling down are equally important to the body
Club sport athletes do not have the same access to information about training as the school sponsored athletes do It is important to be informed about how your body works
It is essential to understand the importance of proper warm-up. Many coaches and players underestimate the value of warming up
Muscles relax and contract faster Hemoglobin gives up more oxygen at higher temperature
Metabolic rate increases with increasing temperature which means warm ups speed up energy production in the muscles Loosening of muscles, ligament and joints which reduces muscle soreness
Reduces likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries. Increase in the effectiveness of a muscle to do work
Warm up prevents early lactic acid buildup and fatigue that could shorten your workout. Increase cardiac output and blood flow to the skeletal muscles Mental preparation
Running or jogging
Biking On either a mobile or stationary bike
Jump Rope, Plyometrics, and any other low- impact aerobic activity The point of the warm up is to prepare your body
So don’t overdo it
Perform a dynamic stretching routine AFTER your warmup Static stretching is no longer recommended pre-warmup
5 to 10 minutes jogging/walking or and other low impact, low intensity activity Decreases body temperature and remove waste products from the working muscles
5 to 10 minutes static stretching exercises ◦ decrease body temperature, remove waste products from muscles and increases range of movement. ◦ Appropriate to the cool down
Allows safe return of heart rate, respiration rate, and core body temperature back to pre- exercise levels. Reduces the risk of post-exercise cramping or spasm.
Aids in the prevention of blood pooling, dizziness, and fainting Begins the recovery process, preparing the body for the next workout
Assists in the decrease of post-exercise stiffness and muscle soreness May decrease the risk of injury
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