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Good Preparation Makes You Get the Most of It!

Components of a single exercise session

Routine items Duration
(minutes)
Important notes on the exercises
Warm-up Exercise 5 - 10
  • Light to moderate intensity aerobic exercise (such as jogging)
  • Be gradually progression of intensity
Stretching Exercise 10
  • Stretches major joints and muscles
  • Repeat each movement 2-4 times
  • Put more emphasis on stretching body parts frequently used in subsequent major exercises
Major Exercise 20 - 60
Depending on individual capabilities or sporting requirements
  • Should last at least 10 minutes or more every time
  • The exercise intensity will depend on individual capabilities or on the sports for which you are training
  • Types of exercise should include: aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, etc.
Cool-down Exercise 5 - 10
  • Light to moderate intensity aerobic exercise (such as jogging)
Stretching Exercise 10
  • Stretch the major joints and muscles
  • Repeat 2-4 times for each movement
  • Spend more time stretching body parts that are used more during the major exercises
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