Warming up and cooling down are vital to every training session.

Warm Up

Gradually gets your body ready for exercise

Increases the body temperature and blood flow to the muscles

Stretches the muscles, mobilises the joints and increases range of movement

Concentrates the mind on training

Cool Down 

Gets your body back to normal state

Helps replace the oxygen debt in the muscles, getting rid of any lactic acid, which could cause muscle stiffness later on

Gets rid of extra blood in your muscles to prevent pooling in your veins. This can make you feel dizzy and weak if exercise is stopped suddenly