• What are your specific goals for the upcoming Fitness appraisal? (12-minutes run, pushups, sit-ups, wall-squat, side-hops, plank)
My specific goals for the upcoming Fitness apparaisal are to improve the number of my pushups (my muscular endurance) and to get more then 12 laps in the 12 minutes run.
• What’s the point of doing a warm up?
The warm-up prepare the body for exercises by gradually increasing the heart rate and circulation for a physical activity.
• What constitutes a successful warm up?
A successful warm up consists of an increase in intensity in physical activity, joint mobility exercise and stretching followed by the activity.
• What’s the point of doing a cool down?
The point of doing a cool down is to prevent dizziness after a workout. It reduce heart and breathing rates, gradually cool body temperature and return muscles to their optimal length-tension.
• When is the best time to stretch and why?
The best time to stretch is when the muscles are warm and pliable mostly after a workout because it will help to further facilitate post-workout recovery.
• Why is stretching important?
Stretching is important because it keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints.
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