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Student Presentation

Warm Up for Cardiovascular Exercise: Decrease Risk of Injury and Improve Performance
Chaz Luke, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, chazluke@hawaii.edu

With Hawaii being home to thousands of athletes and cardiovascular exercise enthusiasts, it is beneficial and important for those who engage in cardiovascular exercise and activities to know how to warm up properly. Understanding the benefits and importance of a proper warm up routine prior to performing cardiovascular exercise may decrease the risk of injury and improve overall performance. This paper describes the research methods and results of a web-based instructional module on warm ups for cardiovascular exercise and its ability to successfully teach the learner about warm-ups. A total of 17 research participants took part in the study, most of who exercise on a regular basis. The results of the study showed a 17 percent increase from pre- to post-test scores, which suggests a very well informed sample. Due to the small sample size of this research study, additional research should be conducted to inform the public about warming up before performing cardiovascular exercise, with hopes that less injuries will occur and people will be able to push themselves to their full potential.

All Audiences warm-up, cardiovascular, exercise, fitness, heart-rate