When first beginning a workout, the warm-up period a. should be more intense than your actual workout. b. is crucial to preventing injury from occurring during the workout. c. is completely optional. d. is done depending only on what type of activity you're doing

When first beginning a workout, the warm-up period is crucial to preventing injury from occurring during the workout. Correct B The warm-up is recommended to last from 10-15 minutes. It is very important to incorporate warm-up before your training. The warm-up prepares the body for the exercise because it gradually increases the heart rate and loosens the muscles and joints. This way it prevents injury.