Jogging at an increasing pace for 5-10 minutes to increase oxygen to working oxygen
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Warm up: Stretching
Performing a series of stretches which cover all the muscles used, eg. hamstrings for running
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Warm up: Skill practice
Taking part in drills, such as one vs one shooting practice in hockey
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Warm up: Mental strategies
Using positive self talk, deep breathing and imagery in order to control arousal levels, eg. imagining a successful race.
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Cool down: Heightened breathing rate
Continue to jog at a similar intensity to maintain a heightened circulation of oxygen
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Cool down: Reduction in activity level
Slowly reduce the speed of jogging and then begin to walk
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Cool down: Stretching
Perform a series of stretches which cover all the muscles used
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What are the benefits of warming up?
Increases body temperature, Increases the range of movement that can be achieved at a joint (Flexibility), Increases the amount of oxygen delivered to the active muscles
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What are the benefits of cooling down?
Helps the body to recover from the effects of exercise, Helps the body to remove lactic acid and carbon dioxide, Helps to prevent or reduce the effects of delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS)
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Card 2
Front
Warm up: Stretching
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Performing a series of stretches which cover all the muscles used, eg. hamstrings for running
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