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In response to "No benefit. In fact, it could make you peform *worse*. -- nm" by Mop (205 lbs)

He kind of threw that one off as an aside, I wonder if he meant that people spend too much effort warming up.

Posted by Max Apr 1 '14, 12:38

Which I'm not sure is the best advice for average people. Scientific studies are important, but I'm going to rely more on the testimony of a regular athlete than someone who just reads studies about them.

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I *know* I have to do a cool-down. If I don't, I will combust. Not sure about a warm-up, though. -- nm - Spawn Lord Apr 1, 12:45 2
- depends on what you do. You genreally don't need to warm up unless you want to start a sweat up and get the heart rate up... - Remlik Apr 1, 12:49 1
  - exactly -- nm - decline Apr 1, 12:53

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He kind of threw that one off as an aside, I wonder if he meant that people spend too much effort warming up.

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