Cooling down decreases body temperature and will remove any waste products, such as lactic acid, from the muscles that are being used.
The other benefits of cooling down include:
- Reduction in the potential of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) occurring
- Reduction of adrenaline levels in the blood
- Reduction in the potential of dizziness or fainting occurring
If you cool down correctly then you will experience greater recovery and you will find you will not be as sore the day after your workout. The best way to cool down is to, first, go for a light walk for around 5-10 minutes after your workout. This helps reduce your body temperature and remove waste products such as lactic acid, from the muscles being used.
When stretching after training, the best types of stretches to perform are static stretches. These stretches help the muscles to relax and will increase their range of movement. Static stretching involves gradually easing into the stretch position and holding that position for a certain period of time. These are best performed after you have cooled down.
All in all, the cool down process will assist your recovery greatly. You'll find that you won't be as sore the day after your workout and your muscles will be able to recover faster reducing your chances of overtraining and instead allowing you to make important progress.
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