cool-downs
Exercise ending stretches
Cool-downs are periods of reduced activity following intense exertion.
Athletes do cool-down stretches after workouts to ease muscles back to rest.
The term extends to any gradual return to normal: a cool-down period after the heated argument.
In gaming and video games, a cool-down is the waiting time before a skill or ability can be used again.
Extending muscles or material
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- post-workoutAfter physical training
- walkingLocomotion on foot
jogging · heart rate · muscles · lactic acid · gradual · circulation · breathing · static stretches
Inducing a settled state
- de-escalationReducing conflict intensity
- tension releaseEasing of strain
- composureEmotional self-control
- breathing exercisesIntentional respiration patterns
meditation · timeout · reflection · anger management · reconciliation · pause · soothing · temper
Circulation of fresh air
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- ice packsChilled therapeutic pouches
cold water · refrigeration · breeze · temperature drop · heat dissipation · radiator · overheating · thermal regulation
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- post-workoutAfter physical training
walking · jogging · heart rate · muscles · lactic acid · gradual · circulation · breathing · static stretches · foam rolling
calming
Inducing a settled state
- de-escalationReducing conflict intensity
- tension releaseEasing of strain
- composureEmotional self-control
breathing exercises · meditation · timeout · reflection · anger management · reconciliation · pause · soothing · temper · defusing
ventilation
Circulation of fresh air
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
ice packs · cold water · refrigeration · breeze · temperature drop · heat dissipation · radiator · overheating · thermal regulation · chilling
- youth fitnesssafe lifting, body weight, proper form, core work, push-ups
- Fitness termsdumbbells, barbells, bench press, squats, deadlifts
- kids exercisejumping jacks, jump rope, running, hopping, skipping
- PE classPE, PE class, gym class, PE teacher, gym teacher
- physical educationPE, gym class, PE class, physical education, physical training
- sports trainingdrills, conditioning, practice, warm-ups, fitness
cool-downsescalations
Increases in intensity
flare-ups · blow-ups · provocations · agitations · inflammations
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