Warm-up

A warm-up prepares the body and mind before exercise. Starting with light jogging gradually increases heart rate and blood flow to the working muscles. Muscle temperature rises, helping muscles move through a greater range of movement and reducing the risk of strains when more demanding activity begins.

A warm-up prepares the body for the activity about to begin. Rather than going straight from rest into demanding exercise, the performer gradually increases activity and prepares the joints, muscles and movements they will use.