Warm-up

The sled warm-up gently elevates the heart rate. Training warm-ups should match the skills and tissue demands of the session rather than pursue novelty for its own sake. Competition warm-ups should prepare physical and mental performance rather than teach new skills. Introducing a completely new task immediately before competition is discouraged because it may distract the athlete or require learning resources at the wrong time. The sled exercise is used as a warm-up before the main workout. The warm-up role of the sled exercise occurs before the main workout. Warm-up value depends on context rather than being a generic ritual. In training, warm-ups can teach low-intensity movement skills, prepare task positions, and gradually load tissues. Warm-up changes are justified when the current routine does not prepare the athlete effectively for sport demands.