melegítés

Melegítés is a Hungarian noun describing the process of making something warmer or preparing it for use. It can refer to heating a space or device, or to warming a person before physical activity. The word comes from meleg meaning warm, with the suffix -ítés.

In sports and exercise, a melegítés, or warm-up, is a planned period of low‑intensity activity that prepares the body for more strenuous work. It usually has a general phase (light cardio) and a specific phase (movement patterns used in the activity). Typical duration is 5–15 minutes. Benefits include increased muscle temperature, warmer nerves, and greater joint mobility, reducing injury risk. Dynamic movements are recommended; static stretching beforehand is discouraged.

In cooking and service, melegítés means preheating ovens or warming dishes to serving temperature. Proper melegítés ensures even heat distribution, food safety, and palatability. Methods include oven preheating, bain-marie, or gentle reheating on a stove or microwave.

In medical contexts, it can refer to warming patients or equipment, such as rewarming someone with hypothermia. External warming with blankets or pads may be used, and internal warming can occur in clinical settings under monitoring to avoid overheating.

Heat transfer underlying melegítés occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation. The method used depends on context and available equipment.

Safety and practicality: increase temperature gradually and use appropriate gear; follow guidelines in sports, cooking, and medicine.