Why Warm-ups Before A Game Wake Up Both The Body And The Brain

While other fans linger in the parking lot before a game, I’ve always liked heading into the stadium early to watch the players warm-up. To see them taking batting practice, practicing shots or passing the ball around makes them seem more accessible or mortal to me before the chaos of competition starts and I see how good they really are.

These pre-game preparations are certainly important for warming up the arms and legs, getting the heart rate up and loosening up muscles. But maybe more imp...