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Warm Up: The Key to Enhanced Performance
Warming up before exercise increases body and muscle temperature, which can significantly enhance performance through various mechanisms. These include physiological benefits like post-activation performance enhancement and increased muscle temperature, as well as a potential psychological boost, though the latter has less robust research backing. The warm-up also helps to focus attention on the exercise task, leading to improved outcomes. Overall, a proper warm-up serves essential functions in optimizing physical performance.