3 Elements of an Exercise Program

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Warm Up

prepares the muscles and allows oxygen supply

slow to moderate in intensity activity

low intensity but with longer duration

3-5 min non stop movements

Importance

it increases heart rate and body temperature

lubricates joints

decreases the aches and pains

stretches and speeds up the action of the heart

Techniques Not Reccomended

unnatural and excessively held stretches

bouncing stretches

long warmup that depletes energy and not related to the activity

Work Out Proper

long duration and rhythmic that uses large music groups nonstop and a repetitive movement that produces contractions to stimulate and strengthen the circulatory and respiratory systems

Cool Down Proper

aims to return the body to a steady state in which the body recover

tapering off period

abrupt halt=light headaches