Kinesiology 265: Strength Training/Conditioning - Warm-Up and Cool-Down

Flashcards covering the different types of warm-up methods in strength training and conditioning.

What are the three types of warm-up?

Passive, General, and Specific warm-up.

What is a Passive warm-up?

A method where the performer does not actively warm their body; no movement is involved.

Give examples of Passive warm-up.

Heating pads, massages, and hot showers.

What is the purpose of a General warm-up?

To involve movement of major muscle groups, increasing heart rate, blood flow, temperature, and respiration rate.

Provide examples of General warm-up exercises.

Jumping rope, stationary cycling, and jogging.

Describe Specific warm-up.

Involves movements that are part of the main activity, increasing temperature of the exact muscles used.

Why is Specific warm-up considered desirable?

It prepares the exact muscles for activity and serves as a mental rehearsal for complex skills.

What is an example of Specific warm-up?

Light bench pressing before heavy lifting, or jogging before an interval run workout.