Warm-up is...
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A waste of valuable energy that should be saved for the weights.
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Great for getting the body to burn extra calories during the following workout.
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A neat trick for getting your body going so you can lift heavier weights
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A way to prepare your joints and muscles so that your risk of injury decreases.
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Explanation
A warm-up is designed to gradually increase body temperature and blood flow to muscles, which improves elasticity and prepares joints for physical stress. This physiological preparation significantly reduces the risk of strains and other injuries compared to starting intense exercise with cold muscles.