cool-down stretches
After-exercise flexibility moves
Cool-down stretches are gentle stretching exercises performed after physical activity to help the body transition from exertion to rest.
They typically target muscles used during the workout, aiming to reduce stiffness and promote flexibility: Don't skip your cool-down stretches or you'll be sore tomorrow.
The term treats the practice as a standard component of exercise routines.
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
- musclesContractile body tissue
- muscle recoveryTissue rebuilding after strain
- hamstringsRear thigh muscles
yoga · relaxation · deep breathing · limber · post-workout · recovery · breathing · mat · quadriceps · release · tension · calves · leg day · touch your toes · holding · gentle · soreness · feel the burn
- fitness trainingcardio, squats, personal training, lunges, push-ups
- ski trainingski technique, ski lessons, edge control, carving, speed control
- ballet termsplies, frappes, adagio, grand plie, attitude
cool-down stretcheswarm-up
Pre-activity preparation routine
warm-up exercises · warmup · dynamic stretches · dynamic stretching
cool-down stretcheshigh-intensity interval training
Exercise alternating exertion and rest
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