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  2. Warming up - Wikipedia

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    Players of Legends Football League do a warm-up exercise, US 'Warming up' is a part of stretching and preparation for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand, usually undertaken before a performance or practice. Athletes, singers, actors and others warm up before stressing their muscles.

  3. A Physical Therapist Wants You to Know These Dynamic ... - AOL

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    They’re not just for grade school gym class—they really work. “Jumping jacks are a full body warm up,” says Germano. They stretch your shoulders and the adductor muscles on the inner thigh ...

  4. Aerobics - Wikipedia

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    Popular music is used throughout the class. This is sometimes followed by a strength section which uses body weight exercises to strengthen muscles and a stretch routine to cool down and improve flexibility. Classes are usually 30–60 minutes in length and may include the use of equipment such as a barbell, aerobic step, or small weights. [7]

  5. Stretching - Wikipedia

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    It may reduce the lactic acid build up in the muscles, making the next workout more bearable. [20] Stretching does not appear to reduce the risk of injury during exercises, except perhaps a dynamic warm-up for runners. While running places extreme stress loads on the joints, static stretching can help to improve joint flexibility.

  6. These 2 Hamstring Stretches Can Help Men Over 40 Warm Up for ...

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    These 2 stretches prepare the hamstrings for healthy movement, which can help to prevent injury in men over 40 living an active life.

  7. Strength training - Wikipedia

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    For submaximal strength training (3 sets of 80% of 1RM to failure), exercise rehearsal does not provide any benefits regarding fatigue or total repetitions for exercises such as bench press, squats, and arm curl, compared to no warm-up. [9] Dynamic warm-ups (performed with greater than 20% of maximal effort) enhance strength and power in upper ...

  8. Sprained ankle - Wikipedia

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    Plyometrics exercises such as squat jumps and power skipping should not be implemented until the ankle has regained full agility. Other strategies that can be used to prevent ankle injury include: Ensure proper warm-up prior to stretching and activity; When running, choose level surfaces and avoid rocks or holes;

  9. Australian rules football culture - Wikipedia

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    Soft tissue injuries are the most frequent, including injuries to the thighs, hamstring and calf muscles. Pre-game warm-up and stretching exercises are a focus of the standard preparation routine for clubs at all levels to minimise these injuries. Osteitis pubis is a condition which particularly affects Australian rules footballers. [31]