The period at a beginning of a BDSM scene which involves gentle play, allowing the bottom to begin endorphin production, enter subspace, and undergo physiological changes (such as bringing fluids to the surface before impact play) that will accommodate more intense play.
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Movements and stretching performed before or at the beginning of a class or performance to prepare the body for more demanding movements and to prevent injury.
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The 10-15-minute session of light calisthenics, aerobic exercise, and stretching taken prior to handling heavy bodybuilding training movements. A good warm-up helps to prevent injuries and actually allows you to get more out of your training than if you went into a workout totally cold.
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(from the article `exercise`) Another important practice to follow in an exercise program is to gradually start the exercise session and gradually taper off at the end. The ...
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gentle, slow exercise at the beginning of a workout to prepare muscles, heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature for the activity.
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A session usually a short time before a performance in which the actors prepare their bodies through a number of physical, mental, and musical exercises.
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Slow, easy running before a workout or race that raises your heart rate and prepares you for more intense activity
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[
v] - run until the normal working temperature is reached 2. [v] - become more friendly or open 3. [v] - do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles
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[
n] - exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
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movements and/or movement phrases designed to raise the core body temperature and bring the mind into focus for the dance activities that follow.
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Exercises that warm the muscles and prepare the body for vigorous activity.
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Light gradual exercises performed to get the body ready for physical activity, normally a slower version of the activity to follow. For example a light jog before a run. Often followed by stretching of the body.
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Light gradual exercises performed to get the body ready for physical activity, normally a slower version of the activity to follow. For example a light jog before a run. Often followed by stretching of the body.
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tune-up 1 prolusion noun exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
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Five to twenty minutes of easy jogging/walking before a race or a workout. The point of a warm-up is to raise one's heart rate so the body (and its muscles) are looser before a tough workout begins.
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The practice and loosening session a swimmer does before the meet or their event is swum. Essential to avoid injury.
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The process of getting ready to race or preparing for a main set at practice. Warm-up is both a physical (or physiological) and mental process.
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The process of gradually increasing exercise intensity to raise the temperature and blood flow in the muscles to encourage optimal performance.
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Preparation for singing by practising gently and exercising the full vocal range.
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movements and/or movement phrases designed to raise the core body temperature and bring the mind into focus for the dance activities that follow.
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