Question

Warming up is important before exercising to...

A. decrease intensity
B. prevent injury
C. strengthen muscles
D. improve performance

Answer 1

B. prevent injury

If you begin to exercise without properly warming, up you could strain muscles or tendons because they weren't in a condition to be stretched or pulled vigorously as they are when a person is exercising. A strain on a muscle can cause immense pain which will prevent the person from exercising on a regular basis.

Answer 2

The answer is B because warming up helps to get the person ready for active movement. Without it, you could be cramping or feeling uncomfortable and possibly hurt yourself when doing the activity.