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Do I Really Need To Cool Down After Working Out? Experts Break Down the Myths—And the Real Benefits

May 6, 2022 By Paul Leave a Comment

Many people who are serious about their workout routines have been told that there should a period where your body needs to cool in a controlled way. We have also seen that many athletes apply similar strategies after intense game or training. However, there are some experts who question the need for such activities. Several years ago, a study that explored these benefits was published. The researchers conducting the study claim that science does not support many of these health necessity myths.

Key Takeaways:

  • Performing an active cool down can help to lower your blood pressure and bring your breathing down to a normal level.
  • The cool down can be a great time to reflect on your work out and your goals, thus improving your mental wellbeing.
  • It’s important to remember that in addition to cool downs you should be getting enough rest and hydration.

“According to Kaitlyn Baird, CEP, a USA triathlon level 1 coach and an exercise physiologist at the Sports Performance Center at New York University Langone Health, it’s difficult to perform research that accounts for individual responses to exercise and that also looks at outside factors such as sleep, nutrition, and stress—all of which affect recovery and adaptation.”

Read more: https://www.wellandgood.com/why-do-we-need-cool-down-after-exercise/

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