A large amount of research has been conducted since 1950’s concerning the proper warm-up regimens and recommendations for recreational and professional athletes before the training programs and the pre-event warm-up activities.
Given that a warm-up can undoubtedly be advantageous in muscle damage prevention and performance enhancement, taking into consideration recent knowledge growth and new theories development, there is much debate between specialists, regarding the type of warmup methods choice and its relevant characteristics manipulation, in order to prepare athletes for training or competition

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