cool down
Let off steam
Cool down is to become less hot, whether literally or figuratively.
After exercise, you cool down with lighter activity to let your heart rate return to normal.
Emotions cool down too: Let's talk after you've had a chance to cool down.
A cool-down period gives time for heated feelings to subside before action is taken.
Become less tense
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
- de-stressReduce mental tension
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- decompressRelease stored pressure
settle · compose · breathe · meditate · chill out · collect oneself · defuse · pacify
Cold sensation or relaxation
- refrigeratePreserve with cold
- ventilateCirculate fresh air through
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- air-conditionCool a space mechanically
ice bath · cold compress · room temperature · thermostat · cold water · shade · breeze · air out
Pull to extend
- recoverRegain health or possession
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- light jogSlow, relaxed running
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
post-workout · gradual · static stretching · deep breathing · slow pace · active recovery · circulation · muscle recovery
relax
Become less tense
decompress · settle · compose · breathe · meditate · chill out · collect oneself · defuse · pacify · mollify
chill
Cold sensation or relaxation
- refrigeratePreserve with cold
- ventilateCirculate fresh air through
- fanAdmirer or air mover
air-condition · ice bath · cold compress · room temperature · thermostat · cold water · shade · breeze · air out · ice pack
stretch
Pull to extend
flexibility · post-workout · gradual · static stretching · deep breathing · slow pace · active recovery · circulation · muscle recovery · ease out
- runningrun, runner, running shoes, running shorts, running gear
- Aerobicsaerobics class, aerobic dance, step aerobics, water aerobics, aqua aerobics
- athletic verbsrun, jump, sprint, dash, leap
- calmingcalm, soothe, relax, pacify, ease
- calming phrasesstay calm, relax, take it easy, easy does it, breathe
- gentle exercisestretching routine, chair yoga, low-impact exercise, seated exercises, flexibility exercises
cool downheat up
Raise the temperature
lose one's temper · fly off the handle · blow up · flare up · explode