North Shore Fencers Club

What is a warm-up? And what does it consist of?
The fencing warm-up is a 10-15 minute period of time, during which our body is being prepared for more complex physical activities. Some attempt to get a better result doing more of the complex physical activities while skipping this very important part, the  stretching and warming up. This is irresponsible and likely to lead to distressing results, such as injuries and the pain caused by a pulled muscle. Additionally, the warm-up exercises help us get ready for the further work not only physically, but also psychologically which is of no less importance. Therefore, here’s what you need to know about the warm-up exercises and how to perform them correctly.