What are some benefits of a pre-workout warm-up?
a. increased heart rate, respiration, and likelihood for injury due to over-stretching
b. increased heart rate, respiration, tissue temperature
c. increased psychological preparation for exercise and chance of overexertion
d. increased respiration and decreased blood pressure
Answer: b. increased heart rate, respiration, tissue temperature
Some benefits of a pre-workout warm-up are increased heart rate, respiration, and tissue temperature. These effects serve to prepare the whole body for the effects of the impending intense exertion to be experienced.