Workout Wednesday
Exercise does the body good
It’s important to spend about 5 minutes at the beginning and
end of your routine to warm up and cool down.
Warming up and cooling down give your muscles a chance to get ready to
work and gradually return to rest at the end.
Here are a few suggestions;
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Do some light endurance activity first, such as
walking for 5 minutes. If you’re going to be walking briskly or running,
gradually build up to that pace. At the
end of your activity, gradually slow down and let your body cool.
·
Do a few exercises to work the muscles and
joints you’ll be using in your activity. For example, if you’re going to be
swimming, do a few arm exercises first to warm up your arms and shoulders.
·
If you are going to include stretching as part
of your routine, do them afterwards
