Participating in some form of a warm-up prior to engaging in physical activity is considered an acceptable and valid practice. Nonetheless, the topic has been debated among those in the sport and physical education field for a number of years. Some professionals believe warm-up is essential to physical activity, while others believe warm-up is not necessary. However, there are numerous physiological advantages associated with a warm-up that are difficult to refute. This paper describes sport-specific warm-up strategies that incorporate innovative warm-up activities that comprise movements resembling the activity or sport the athletes will be performing. Incorporating sport-specific warm-ups provides athletes with the benefits of a general warm-up, and enables physical educators to add extra time to skill development and retention.