preexercise
Prior to exertion
Preexercise describes the period or activities before a workout or physical exertion: a preexercise warmup, preexercise stretching, preexercise nutrition.
In medical and sports contexts, it often modifies measurements taken before activity begins: preexercise heart rate, preexercise blood pressure.
Pre-activity preparation
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- fuelingSupplying energy source
- activationSetting into operation
mobility · priming · dynamic stretching · foam rolling · light cardio · mental preparation · blood flow · loosening
Sugar-based energy compounds
- proteinFolded amino chain
- snackLight between-meal fare
- bananaCurved tropical fruit
- oatmealBoiled grain breakfast
toast · energy bar · caffeine · hydration · electrolytes · timing · digestion · fuel
Ceremonial set of actions
- checklistItemized verification guide
- planningArranging for future events
- gear checkReview of tools beforehand
- playlistArranged media collection
goal setting · breathing exercises · bathroom break · timing · scheduling · app tracking · heart rate monitor · fitness tracker
Standard for comparison
- resting heart rateIdle cardiac rhythm
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- body temperatureInternal heat level
- muscle tensionSustained fiber contraction
energy levels · range of motion · flexibility test · cortisol · adrenaline · oxygen saturation · circulation
warmup
Pre-activity preparation
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- fuelingSupplying energy source
activation · mobility · priming · dynamic stretching · foam rolling · light cardio · mental preparation · blood flow · loosening · limber
carbohydrates
Sugar-based energy compounds
oatmeal · toast · energy bar · caffeine · hydration · electrolytes · timing · digestion · fuel · glucose
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- checklistItemized verification guide
- planningArranging for future events
- gear checkReview of tools beforehand
playlist · goal setting · breathing exercises · bathroom break · timing · scheduling · app tracking · heart rate monitor · fitness tracker · sunscreen
baseline
Standard for comparison
- resting heart rateIdle cardiac rhythm
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- body temperatureInternal heat level
muscle tension · energy levels · range of motion · flexibility test · cortisol · adrenaline · oxygen saturation · circulation