And try following your workout with a quick cool-down session. A warmup and cool-down may add a few minutes to your exercise routine. But they might also lower stress on the heart and other muscles.

I decided to add a cool-down session to my workouts for 30 days to see if it would improve my performance. I committed to doing five to 10 minutes of static stretching after every workout ...

Cooling down at the end of a training session or competition is very important to avoid injury. This is to help your body get rid of waste products that have built up in your muscles while you were ...