5. Development of performance-enhancing warm-up procedures for athletic events
Dr Rhys Thatcher

The Human Performance Research Group at Aberystwyth University developed a novel high- intensity "warm-up" regime, known as "priming exercise".

Performing this type of exercise can provide an ergogenic effect during subsequent exercise or competition. 

This research has impacted upon professional practice of sports scientists and coaches tasked with preparing elite athletes for competition. Specifically, previously warm-up exercise was performed prior to exercise, whereas now many practitioners apply priming exercise regimes. In addition, this practice has a direct impact upon the performance of both elite and amateur athletes.

Case study: Development of performance-enhancing warm-up procedures for athletic events