Before beginning any physical activity you must warm up. A warm-up lowers the risk of injury.
There are three parts to a warm-up: • pulse-raiser • mobiliser • preparation stretches
Pulse-raiser
The fi rst part of a warm-up is the pulse-raiser. These are activities that increase heart rate. Pulse-raiser activities should gradually increase in intensity.
Jogging Fast walking
Wheelchair users can push themselves gently around
Skipping
Describe your normal warm-up. Intro
intensity how hard exercise feels
Side shuffl es
Typical pulse- raiser activities
Punches Easy cycling
Marching on the spot
People who use a walking frame can walk at gentle pace
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But any activity which raises heart rate and breathing rate is suitable as long as it starts gently and slowly increases in intensity.