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Warming up

1. Helps prepare the body for the workout ahead
2. Helps raise the heart rate gradually
3. A raised heart rate will help deliver blood and oxygen to the working muscles
4. By warming up properly you are helping to reduce your chances of injury
5. Warming up properly will increase your body temperature and therefore helping to relieve stiffness flexibility

Stretching

1. Helps prepare the muscles, tendons and ligaments for the workout ahead
2. Helps increase the bodies range of motion
3. Always breath properly in through the nose out through the mouth never hold your breath
4. Go only to the point were you feel light tension on the muscles
5. Relax when stretching this will help improve your flexibility
6. Don’t compare yourself to others
7. Helps to prevent injuries
8. Helps elongate the muscle which can improve posture

Benefits of exercise

1. Helps burn calories and body fat
2. Helps strengthen your heart and lungs
3. Helps reduce stressHelps build a better self-image
4. Builds self confidence
5. Can help to lower blood pressure
6. Can help you sleep
7. Can help you achieve the body you want

Cool down

1. Helps get your breathing, blood pressure and heart rate back to normal
2. Helps eliminate muscle stiffness
3. By re-stretching the muscles you will help increase your flexibility
4. Helps eliminate next day soreness
5. Helps prevent injuries