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Here are a couple of very informative studies on the effect of heat on tissues. This information goes a long way towards explaining how applied heat (in warm ups and warm downs) is an important part of your training. Heat is essential for preparing for PE exercises, increasing tissue response from the exercises themselves, and promoting greater blood flow and speeding recovery.
The effect of heat on tissue extensibility: a comp... [Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005] - PubMed result
Effect of superficial heat, deep heat, and active ... [Phys Ther. 2001] - PubMed result
The effect of heat on tissue extensibility: a comp... [Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005] - PubMed result
Effect of superficial heat, deep heat, and active ... [Phys Ther. 2001] - PubMed result