Do you warm up before your workout? For most athletes, a gradual warm up has very real benefits and can help prepare the body for more intense exercise.

In fact, the more intense your exercise, event or training routine is, the more important a proper warm up becomes.
Warming up is much more important than you probably realize. It’s not just to prevent injuries; warming up will help you to:
1 lubricate your joints
2 increase blood flow to your muscles
3 loosen your muscles, joints and connective tissues, making them less susceptible to injury
4 improve the elasticity of your muscles, enabling them to work harder, more efficiently and for longer before they fatigue
5 allow nerve impulses to be transmitted faster
6 boost your arousal and motivation
7 increase your mental alertness and awareness
9 prepare mentally for your workout
8 rehearse proper form and technique

source: www.jajafitnessworld.

Cool, thought you'll highlight types of warming up.