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What is the main purpose of including warm-up and cool-down periods in exercise sessions?

to maintain muscle size

to increase strength

to prevent injuries

to improve endurance

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The answer is c to prevent injuries
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To prevent injuries, because if you are running around and exercising, if you haven't warmed up, you could pull a muscle or injure yourself. Cool downs help calm your body down and lower your heart rate.
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