Health Management for Older Adults III - Strength in the Elderly -- Warm-up and Cool Down

< i > Strength in the Elderly -- Warm-up and Cool Down

The warm-up is intended to increase blood flow to the muscles, to lubricate the joints, and to limber up the muscles, ligaments, and tendons -- all of which help to avoid injuries.

Regarding cool down, the stretching exercises should be repeated at the end of the exercise session along with, perhaps, some more cardiovascular activity.