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WARM UP AND COOL DOWN ROUTINE
The WARM-UP is an important part of any workout. The purpose of warming up
is to prepare your body for exercise and to minimize injuries. Warm up for two to
five minutes before aerobic exercising. It should begin every session to prepare
your body for more strenuous exercise by heating up and stretching your muscles,
increasing your circulation and pulse rate, and delivering more oxygen to your
muscles.
COOL DOWN at the end of your workout, repeat these exercises to reduce
soreness in tired muscles. The purpose of cooling down is to return the body to
its resting state at the end of each exercise session. A proper cool-down slowly
lowers your heart rate and allows blood to return to the heart.
HEAD ROLLS
Rotate your head to the right for one count, you should feel a
stretching sensation up the left side of your neck. Then rotate
your head back for one count, stretching your chin to the
ceiling and letting your mouth open. Rotate your head to the
left for one count, then drop your head to your chest for one
count.
SHOULDER LIFTS
Lift your right shoulder toward your ear for one count.
Then lift your left shoulder up for one count as you
lower your right shoulder.
SIDE STRETCHES
Open your arms to the side and lift them until they are over your
head. Reach your right arm as far toward the ceiling as you can
for one count. Repeat this action with your left arm.
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