1.
warm-up exercise; preparatory exercise
Light physical exercises done before sports or strenuous activity to prepare the body and reduce the risk of injury. A standard part of physical education classes and athletic training in Japan.
Usage
準備運動 is the standard Japanese term for warm-up exercises before physical activity. In school PE classes, it typically includes stretching, light jogging, and calisthenics. The loanword ウォーミングアップ is also used, especially in sports contexts.
Common collocations
- 準備運動をする (to do warm-up exercises)
- 準備運動から始める (to start with a warm-up)
- 準備運動を怠る (to neglect warm-up exercises)
Similar words
Related Words
Compare:
ウォーミングアップ (warming up)
Compare:
ストレッチ (stretching)
Compare:
柔軟体操 (stretching exercises)
Related:
屈伸 (bending and stretching)