Recovery

Warm-Up

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A warm-up is preparatory activity performed before the main training or competition.

A warm-up is preparatory activity performed before the main training or competition.

Definition

A warm-up can include general movement, task-specific rehearsal and progressive increases in intensity. It is distinct from the main session.

Warm-up and injury-prevention systematic review · Warm-up force meta-analysis

Evidence and use

Reviews report that some dynamic and neuromuscular protocols can improve selected acute performance measures or reduce injuries in studied settings, with substantial variation. This does not validate one sequence, duration or guaranteed effect.

Warm-up and injury-prevention systematic review · Warm-up force meta-analysis

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FAQ

What should a warm-up contain?

Include movements relevant to the coming task and progress only as needed to feel prepared.

Warm-up and injury-prevention systematic review · Warm-up force meta-analysis

Does one warm-up fit every session?

No. Content and duration should match the activity, person, environment and response.

Warm-up and injury-prevention systematic review · Warm-up force meta-analysis

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