Warm up
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Warm Up Warming up before taking part in sport is essential. This increases blood flow through muscle tissues which allows an increase in metabolism also muscle temperature. Also it allows haemoglobin to release oxygen more frequently to the muscles which require it. Increases range of motion around a joint and there are hormonal changes. The body increases its production of various hormones responsible for regulating energy production. During warm-up this balance of hormones makes more carbohydrates and fatty acids available for energy production. To begin with my warm up, I will start with a 5-10 minute light jog, this exercises the major muscle groups. Then I will replicate movement patterns and intensity similar to rugby i.e. short sprints, multi directional running. After raising my body temperature, I then need to start stretching my muscles, this is done to warm the muscles even further and begin to loosen them to prevent any sort of...


