The importance of warming up for exercise.
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A warm-up gradually revs up your cardiovascular system by raising your body temperature and increasing blood flow to your muscles. Warming up may also help reduce muscle soreness and lessen your risk of injury. Cooling down after your workout allows for a gradual recovery of pre-exercise heart rate and blood pressure. Here, personal trainer, Colin Herbert talks through the benefits of warming up and cooling down for exercise.
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