POST WARM UP
The Hidden Risk Zone: The Drop-Off Between Warm-Up and Kick-Off
Every coach knows the importance of a proper warm-up.
But what happens after the warm-up — and before the match begins — is costing your players more than you realize.
The Science is Clear: Muscle Heat Plummets During Downtime
From the final whistle of warm-up to the first kick of the match, there’s a critical 15 to 30-minute dead zone — a period where players are standing still, exposed, and cooling down rapidly.
Studies show that muscle temperature can drop by over 70% during this short window. That means your players — despite a high-energy warm-up — are stepping onto the pitch with only 30% of the muscle warmth they generated.
That’s not preparation. That’s a performance risk.
Why This Matters More Than You Think
Cold muscles don’t just move slower — they tear, strain, and pull.
The first 15 minutes of every match consistently show a spike in soft-tissue injuries. Why?
Because the heat you worked so hard to build during warm-up dissipates fast, and teams are doing nothing to counter it.
It’s not just counterproductive — it’s avoidable.
The Solution: Heated Far-Infrared Squad Pants from Lizard Heat
Engineered for this exact problem, our new Heated Squad Pants are changing how elite teams prepare.
Worn after warm-up and before kickoff, they use far-infrared heat technology to keep muscles primed and ready — delivering deep, consistent warmth to all major leg muscle groups: hamstrings, quads, and calves.
They don’t just hold heat — they
re-activate it
✅ Maintain optimal muscle temperature during pre-match downtime
✅ Prevent unnecessary cool-down, when ceremonial delays stretch to 20+ minutes
✅ Support muscle elasticity and readiness right up to kickoff
✅ Reduce early-game injury risk significantly
✅ Give your players an edge in explosiveness, reactivity, and movement in the opening minutes
This Isn’t a Luxury — It’s the New Standard
If you’re still leaving your players exposed to temperature drop-off before kickoff, you’re ignoring the science — and risking your squad’s health and performance.
Warm-up is no longer enough.
The game has evolved.
Preparation now includes preservation.
Lizard Heat Squad Pants are being adopted by top-tier teams who understand that marginal gains aren’t marginal when they prevent injuries, protect players, and enhance readiness.
This Season, Don’t Repeat the Same Mistakes
You’ve already invested in warm-ups, fitness, and sports science. But all of that effort is undermined if muscle heat isn’t maintained when it matters most.
Football evolves.
So should your preparation.
Equip your squad with Lizard Heat — and make every minute of readiness count.
