Fitness Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards
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What warm-ups increase in the body
What warm-ups increase in the body
Heart rate, blood flow, body temp, joint mobility
What cool-downs prevent
What cool-downs prevent
Blood pooling & muscle stiffness
Type of activity: slow jogging
Type of activity: slow jogging
Low-intensity cardiovascular activity
Muscles stretched by leg swings
Muscles stretched by leg swings
Hip flexors and hamstrings
Thigh angle in half squats
Thigh angle in half squats
45 degrees with the ground
Duration to hold stretches
Duration to hold stretches
15-30 seconds
Correct plank alignment
Correct plank alignment
Straight line head to heels, elbows below shoulders
Cool-down walking duration
Cool-down walking duration
5-10 minutes
Safe stretching sensation
Safe stretching sensation
Gentle tension, never sharp pain
Warm-up in cold weather
Warm-up in cold weather
Allow extra warm-up time