The patient is eager to begin an exercise program with a 2-mile jog. The nurse instructs the patient to warm up. The patient does not want to waste time with a "warm-up." Which information will the nurse share with the patient?
a. The warm-up in this case can be done after the 2-mile jog.
b. The warm-up prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury.
c. The warm-up allows the body to readjust gradually to baseline functioning.
d. The warm-up should be performed with high intensity to prepare for the coming challenge.
ANS: B
The warm-up activity prepares the body for activity and decreases the potential for injury and should not be omitted. It usually lasts about 5 to 10 minutes and may include stretching, calisthenics, and/or aerobic activity performed at a lower intensity. The warm-up is before the exercise, while the cool-down period is after the exercise. The cool-down, not the warm-up, allows the body to readjust gradually to baseline functioning and provides an opportunity to combine movement such as stretching with relaxation-enhancing mind-body awareness. The warm-up should not be a high-intensity workout.
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