Only Active and Sport-Specific Warm-up Improves Performance
An active warm-up of the upper body improves the performance of athletes who use their arms and upper body, such as swimmers, kayakers and tennis players. Stretching, cooling, passively keeping warm or vibrating the upper body, on the other hand, has no effect on the sport performance. Most athletes and coaches know that a good warm-up is important for optimal sport performance. Although much research has b ...
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