Technique
Perform gentle, low-intensity movements such as walking, light stretching, or deep breathing exercises. Gradually reduce the intensity of your movements while maintaining proper form and focusing on relaxation.
A recovery and thermal regulation exercise that gradually reduces heart rate and body temperature while promoting muscle relaxation and recovery through gentle movements.
Perform gentle, low-intensity movements such as walking, light stretching, or deep breathing exercises. Gradually reduce the intensity of your movements while maintaining proper form and focusing on relaxation.
Begin in a comfortable standing or seated position with relaxed posture and controlled breathing.
End in a relaxed state with normalized heart rate and breathing, feeling ready for recovery.
Breathe deeply, relax your muscles, maintain gentle movement, focus on recovery
Stopping movement abruptly, not allowing proper recovery time, rushing the cool down, poor breathing
Add light stretching, incorporate mobility work, perform longer cool down, or add foam rolling.
Reduce cool down duration, perform seated exercises, or focus on breathing only.
Stop if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or unusual fatigue. Allow adequate time for proper cool down to prevent injury and promote recovery.