Take a Cool Down After Exercise

A cool down is of super importance and should be factored into every exercise regimen, just like a warm up. The most definite effect of not cooling down properly after intense exercise leads to stiff and painfully sore muscles the next day or causes cramps. The tension in muscles also leads to uncomfortable tremors, which make your limbs feel weak and wobbly.

A cool down gradually reduces the body temperature and heart rate. On a metabolic level, it helps disperse the lactic acid that accumulates in the muscle s during workouts. The immediate post exercise tendency for muscle spasm or cramping can be avoided. It helps you to avoid muscle stiffness and soreness. You can avoid fainting and dizziness which can result from blood pooling in the large muscles of the legs when vigorous activity is stopped suddenly. During cool down routine, the body releases hormones that counter the effects of adrenaline and allow rest and sleep after exercise. Because of the increase in the tissue temperature, it is an ideal time o stretch and improves or maintains joint range of movement and flexibility.