How important is a cool down?
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2008-08-19 11:38 AM |
Expert 936 Salisbury | Subject: How important is a cool down? I usually do somewhat of a cool down if I'm swim/bike/running hard (intervals) but not really if I'm doing moderate work out. What made me think of it was watching an interview of Phelps and he said how important it is. (of course his CD or my work out distances) Last night I had to stop in the middle of my swim sets because open lap time was over. So, I didn't get to do a cool down from doing hard 50s. My plan was to do a 200-400 CD. Anyway, how important do you think it is and why/why not? |
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2008-08-19 3:45 PM in reply to: #1613598 |
Member 92 | Subject: RE: How important is a cool down? Rencor - 2008-08-19 12:38 PM I usually do somewhat of a cool down if I'm swim/bike/running hard (intervals) but not really if I'm doing moderate work out. What made me think of it was watching an interview of Phelps and he said how important it is. (of course his CD or my work out distances) Last night I had to stop in the middle of my swim sets because open lap time was over. So, I didn't get to do a cool down from doing hard 50s. My plan was to do a 200-400 CD. Anyway, how important do you think it is and why/why not? layman Terms: warm up..exercise....cool down. It gives your heart and breathing a chance to return to its normal rhythm /rate. Moreover, it helps to prevent blood pooling. Example: After an exercise some folks wonder why they become nauseated and or dizzy. Most likely blood pooling due to lack of cool down. The blood fails to circulate back to the brain. Cool down times are based on the individual and there a various recommendations. Some basic guidelines state to get within 20-30 beats of normal. I for one need to get my heart rate 90 or below before I feel comfortable. Something as simple as doing a hardcore 5k, walking up to your bathroom as a cool down, and standing in the shower can cause blood pooling. Then there is stretching. As per ACE fitness; Top Ten Reasons to help your clients remember why they should stretch:
For Me, Regardless of the endurance exercise, I have found that walking a casual mile afterwards is the best cool down. Then I stretch. It also gives my mind a chance to reflect on the workout. In the winter, even after doing a few cool down laps in the pool, I will do a turtle crawl mile on the treadmill before heading home. Think of it as a mini-brick. The more I give my body a chance to recover properly the better I feel next go around. Best of Luck Edited by reconbyfire 2008-08-19 3:54 PM |