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Definition of «warmup»

A warm-up is a preparatory exercise or activity that gets one's body and mind ready for an upcoming event, task, or performance. It can involve physical activities such as stretching, jogging, or jumping rope to increase blood flow and heart rate, as well as mental exercises like visualization or deep breathing techniques to help focus the mind on the task at hand. The purpose of a warm-up is to improve flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance, and overall performance by increasing body temperature, enhancing muscle elasticity, and reducing the risk of injury.

Usage examples

  1. Before beginning a workout, it is important to do a warmup to prepare your body for exercise.
  2. During a warmup, you can start by doing some light cardio exercises such as jogging or jumping jacks to get your heart rate up.
  3. If you are involved in a specific sport or activity, you can also incorporate sport-specific warmup exercises into your routine. For example, soccer players might do some dribbling and agility drills as part of their warmup routine.
  4. Additionally, some people prefer doing foam rolling or using a massage ball as part of their warmup to release tension and promote blood flow to their muscles.

Phrases with «warmup»

Sentences with «warmup»

  • Karan Higdon, who rolled his ankle against Maryland, is dressed for warmups for today's big showdown with Wisconsin: (diehardsport.com)
  • The New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever and their players were fined for wearing shirts during warmups in response to the recent deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and five Dallas police officers killed during a protest rally. (sbnation.com)
  • Last season my brothers and I counted as Luke hit 17 shots in a row in warmups before a game with the Bullets. (si.com)
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