Question

Please answer each part in complete sentences. NO EXCEPTIONS!

What are the main benefits of workouts when you :

1. Warm up/stretch pre and post workout?

2. How long should you stretch pre/post workout?

3. What are the benefits/consequences if choosing NOT to warm up or warm down?

Answer 1

1. Increased blood flow to your muscles and allow them to heal more quickly after a workout. It also prevents muscle soreness and stiffness after a workout

2. 5 to 10 minutes

3.

Blood will pool in the lower extremities

Muscles will contracting vigorously.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Warm up/stretch pre and post workout? - Increased blood flow to your muscles and allow them to heal more quickly after a workout. It also prevents muscle soreness and stiffness after a workout

2. How long should you stretch pre/post workout? - 5 to 10 minutes

3. What are the benefits/consequences if choosing NOT to warm up or warm down?

Blood will pool in the lower extremities

Muscles will contracting vigorously.