Warm-Up and Cool-Down Videos
Dynamic Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs are an important part of every workout, training session, or competition. Follow along with these videos to learn how to perform the different exercises in the sport-specific warm-up and cool-down guides. Questions? Please email fitness@specialolympics.org
Warm-Up
A warm-up should be the first physical activity in every training session or competition to help you reach a state of physical and mental readiness. After you complete an aerobic activity, you will want to dynamic stretch.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Arm Circles updated
This video will show you how to do the arm circles exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Arm Swings updated
This video will show you how to do the arm swings exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Butt Kicks updated
This video will show you how to do the butt kicks exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Calf Raises updated
This video will show you how to do the calf raises exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Fast Feet updated
This video will show you how to do the fast feet exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Forward and Lateral Leg Swings
This video will show you how to do the forward and lateral leg swings exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Forward Jacks updated
This video will show you how to do the forward jacks exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Forward Lunges updated
This video will show you how to do the forward lunges exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Frog Jumps updated
This video will show you how to do the frog jumps exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Heel and Toe Walks
This video will show you how to do the heel and toe walks exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP High Knees updated
This video will show you how to do the high knees exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Hip Circles updated
This video will show you how to do the hip circles exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Hip Hinges updated
This video will show you how to do the hip hinges exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Jog in Place updated
This video will show you how to do the jog in place exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Jumping Jack Squats updated
This video will show you how to do the jumping jack squats exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Jumping Jacks updated
This video will show you how to do the jumping jacks exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP March in Place updated
This video will show you how to do the march in place exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Mountain Climbers updated
This video will show you how to do arm circles from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Power Skips updated
This video will show you how to do power skips from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Quick Punches updated
This video will show you how to do quick punches from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Rotational Jumps updated
This video will show you how to do rotational jumps from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Side Shuffles updated
This video will show you how to do side shuffles from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Side to Side Bouncing updated
This video will show you how to do side-to-side bouncing from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Side to Side Hops updated
This video will show you how to do the side-to-side hops exercise from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Single Leg Line Hops updated
This video will show you how to do single leg line hops from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Standing Side Reaches updated
This video will show you how to do standing side reaches from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Toe Raises updated
This video will show you how to do toe raises from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Torso Twist updated
This video will show you how to do torso twists from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Forward and Lateral Leg Swings updated
This video will show you how to do walking high kicks from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Walking Leg Sweeps updated
This video will show you how to do walking leg sweeps from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Walking Quadriceps Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do walking quadriceps stretch from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Windmill Toe Touches updated
This video will show you how to do windmill toe touches from your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
DYNAMIC WARM UP Wrist Rotations updated
This video will show you how to do wrist rotations your sport’s Dynamic Warm-Up Guide.
Cool-Down
When your training, practice or sport session is complete, you should always cool-down to allow your body to gradually return to a state of rest. A typical cool-down includes light aerobic activity and static stretching.
COOL DOWN Butterfly Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the butterfly stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Calf Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the calf stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Cat Cow Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the cat-cow stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Chest Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the chest stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Child's Pose updated
This video will show you how to do the child’s pose from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Cross Body Shoulder Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the cross body shoulder stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Downward Dog updated
This video will show you how to do the downward dog stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Figure Four Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the figure four stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Hamstring Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the hamstring stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Knee to Chest updated
This video will show you how to do the knee to chest stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Kneeling Hip Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the kneeling hip stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Modified Hurdler's Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the modified hurdler’s stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Neck Flexion and Extension updated
This video will show you how to do the neck flexion and extension stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Quadriceps Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the quadriceps stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Rounded Upper Back Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the rounded upper back stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Seated Rotation Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the seated rotation stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Shoulder Rotation Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the shoulder rotation stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Side Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the side stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Side to Side Neck Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the side-to-side neck stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Standing Back Bend updated
This video will show you how to do the standing back bend stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Standing Straddle Stretch updated
This video will show you how to do the standing straddle stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Triceps Stretch updated
is video will show you how to do the triceps stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.
COOL DOWN Wrist Flexion and Extension updated
This video will show you how to do the wrist flexion and extension stretch from your sport’s Cool-Down Guide.