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Warm up and cool down for athletics. Warm up An adequate structured warm up period (10-30 minutes) that first exercises the large muscle groups (jogging or striding), that brings about perspiration and a rise in the core body temperature by one or two degrees should be followed by a stretching routine.....SPORTS SPEED There are three types of stretching techniques that could be used during the stretching phase of a warm up:- STATIC. Stretching to the maximum range of motion and holding in the extreme position 10-30 seconds for each muscle that is used during their event. DYNAMIC. Stretching movements that are specific to the action of their event. PNF. (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) This involves the contraction and relaxation of both agonist and antagonist muscles. Why stretch? Stretching techniques should be used before any type of physically vigorous activity to stop any incidence of soft tissue injuries. Stretching should also be used during the cool-down period to help...

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