Just as important as it is to warm up before any workout, cooling down is also essential. So next time, instead of rushing after you are done exercising, remind yourself of a good cool down for these 5 reasons. Exercising in general causes your heart rate to increase and after exercising, your heart beats faster than the normal and you need to bring it to its normal rate. So, for instance, if you are running, the best way to slow your heart rate down is by walking. Skipping cooling down and stretching after a workout not only slows down muscle recovery, but also reduces the benefits gained from a workout.

Source: Egypt Today April 17, 2021 17:03 UTC