warm-ups
Stretches before exertion
Warm-ups are exercises or activities that prepare the body or mind for more intense effort.
Athletes do warm-ups before games, musicians before performances: We did some light warm-ups before the match.
The term extends to preliminary rounds or opening acts that precede the main event.
As clothing, warm-ups are loose athletic garments—typically a jacket and pants—worn during these preparatory activities or casually.
Extending muscles or material
- dynamic stretchesMovement-based flexibility work
- jumping jacksExercise spreading limbs rhythmically
- lungesSudden forward movements
- squatsLowering exercises for legs
high knees · arm circles · leg swings · jogging in place · burpees · mountain climbers · calisthenics · mobility
Pre-performance practice session
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- run-throughFull practice of something
- soundcheckPre-performance audio calibration
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
vocal exercises · green room · tuning · arpeggios · breathing exercises · blocking · dry run · tech rehearsal
Wool still on sheep
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- tracksuitTwo-piece athletic garment
- sweatshirtCasual warm pullover top
- hoodieTopped sweatshirt
joggers · sweatpants · athletic wear · layering · zip-up · thermal · base layer · workout gear
Repeated exercises for improvement
- pregameBefore the main event
- batting practicePre-game hitting drills
- passing drillsRepeated ball-exchange practice
- pitch countThrows recorded per pitcher
bullpen · sideline · pre-match · ball handling · agility ladder · cone drills · captain · whistle
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- dynamic stretchesMovement-based flexibility work
- jumping jacksExercise spreading limbs rhythmically
- lungesSudden forward movements
squats · high knees · arm circles · leg swings · jogging in place · burpees · mountain climbers · calisthenics · mobility · flexibility
rehearsal
Pre-performance practice session
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- run-throughFull practice of something
- soundcheckPre-performance audio calibration
scales · vocal exercises · green room · tuning · arpeggios · breathing exercises · blocking · dry run · tech rehearsal · dress rehearsal
fleece
Wool still on sheep
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- tracksuitTwo-piece athletic garment
- sweatshirtCasual warm pullover top
hoodie · joggers · sweatpants · athletic wear · layering · zip-up · thermal · base layer · workout gear · moisture-wicking
practice drills
Repeated exercises for improvement
- pregameBefore the main event
- batting practicePre-game hitting drills
- passing drillsRepeated ball-exchange practice
pitch count · bullpen · sideline · pre-match · ball handling · agility ladder · cone drills · captain · whistle · locker room
- Fitness termsdumbbells, barbells, bench press, squats, deadlifts
- choiralto, soprano, tenor, bass section, baritone
- practicingrehearsing, drills, studying, repetition, exercises
- Training Methodsdrills, practice, repetition, exercises, workshops
- youth sportsyouth soccer, youth basketball, youth swimming, youth volleyball, youth wrestling
- Beginner Pianoeasy songs, finger exercises, piano method, method books, simple melodies
warm-upsmain event
Featured performance or contest
competition · performance · game · match · race
warm-upscool-downs
Post-exercise recovery periods
cooldowns · cool-down · stretching out · recovery · wind-down