Warmup: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”ฅ
Add to dictionary

warmup

 

[ หˆwษ”หr.mสŒp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

exercise preparation

A warmup is a series of exercises or activities designed to prepare the body for more intense physical activity. It typically involves light aerobic exercise and stretching to increase blood flow to muscles and reduce the risk of injury.

Synonyms

exercise, preparation, stretching.

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to do a proper warmup before running.
  • The instructor led a warmup routine before the dance class.
  • A good warmup can enhance your performance in sports.
Context #2 | Verb

prepare gradually

To warmup means to gradually prepare oneself for physical exertion. This involves activities that gradually increase the heart rate and mobilize the muscles.

Synonyms

heat up, loosen up, prepare.

Examples of usage

  • You should warm up before lifting weights.
  • It's essential to warm up your voice before singing.
  • They always warm up together before their games.

Translations

Translations of the word "warmup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aquecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเค…เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufwรคrmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemanasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozgrzewka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฉใƒผใƒ ใ‚ขใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉchauffement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calentamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑsฤฑnma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›Œ๋ฐ์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุญู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozcviฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozohriatie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒญ่บซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ogrevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upphitun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‹ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isฤฑnma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calentamiento

Etymology

The term 'warmup' originates from the Early 20th century, derived from the word 'warm' which means having or showing warmth or heat, and 'up', indicating a movement or action. The use of the word in a physical context relates to the concept of increasing body temperature through exercise. Initially used in sports and athletics to describe preparatory activities, 'warmup' has since spread to various fields, including music and performance arts, indicating the need to prepare oneโ€™s body or equipment before engaging in performance or practice. Its popularity has surged, paralleling the growing awareness of the importance of injury prevention and performance enhancement across various physical activities.