María José Tapia

3ºB

WHAT´S THE WARM UP?

You should do the warm up before practicing any sport or exercise. A warm-up generally consists of increase in intensity in physical activity, a joint mobility exercise, stretching, and a sport related activity.

BENEFITS

Relaxes the muscles.

Increases heart rate.

Speeds up nerve impulses, improving reflexes.

Sends oxygen to the blood.

Increases flexibility and joint mobility, reducing the risk of injury.

PARTS

A. Joint Movility

B. Activation

Joint movility A joint is where two bones come together. The joints hold

the bones together and allow for movement of the skeleton.

In the warm up, you have to move your:

- Ankles

- Knees

- Hips

- Shoulders

- Elbows

- Wrists

- Neck

Activation

It consists in exercises and which involve the whole body. It finds the general stimulation of the body with exercises that entail a moderate or mild and manifest as many muscle groups.

Parts of activation running:- Heidi with arms- Backwards- Sidewards- Jump after three steps- Skipping- Crossing legs- Touching the ass with the soles of shoes- Raise your knees to your chest- Sprint

Game for warm up One person has to get a basketball ball, bouncing it, and

trying to touch another player. The person who is touched, has to go and take the ball. You can´t throw the ball to touch another person, you have to touch him or her with your free hand. Students who are touched have to

move in chains.