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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.
Gym teachers have you warm up and stretch before exercising for the same reason that professional athletes take time to warm up and stretch before practice or a game. Stretching helps prepare your body for the exercise it's about to get. Before you stretch, it's important to warm up first. Warming up helps raise the temperature of your body and your muscles so they'll be ready for exercise and prevent injuries. Warming up also increases your heart rate, gets more blood and oxygen flowing to your muscles, and prepares your body to burn more energy.