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The purpose of the warm-up and cool-down. Posted to misc.fitness.aerobic by Larry. Each has its own purpose, both related to performance as well as injury prevention and safety. The warm-up is to prepare the body for the demands of the exercise to come later - a rehearsal of sorts for the more intense movements to come.
A warm up can be a lower intensity version of the activity you're about to do, or it can be something different. A proper warm up gradually raises your heart rate and gets your muscles primed for activity. For more information, check out The Ultimate Guide to Proper Warm-Ups. Spending just a few minutes on this important component of your workout will help you perform at your best, prevent injury and make your workout experience as positive and effective as possible!