When you’ve just finished a run, the old adage goes that before you kick off your trail running shoes and hit the shower, you should perform a cool down routine with walking and stretching. The same ...
Can you skip straight to the shower? By Jen Murphy The standard workout arc, whether it’s a yoga class or Peloton session, is usually book-ended by two easier parts: the warm-up and the cool-down.
Cool down exercises are just as important as your warmup. Here, top trainers share their favorite ways to power down after a tough workout. I know, I know: The whole process of actually doing the damn ...
This can include activities such as brisk walking, cycling, running, swimming or rowing, and team sports such as football and basketball. If you exercise every day, you’d need to do 20–30 minutes of ...
Before you jump back into lifting weights or running after a long break, there’s one thing you need to do first: warm up — and just as importantly, cool down when you’re done. Sound boring? I get it.
A little sweat never hurt anyone, but overheating? That’s a whole different beast. Whether you’re lifting in a gym that feels like an oven or running through a heatwave, we’ve all had those moments ...