After completing a tough workout, sometimes we don't have the motivation to do much else. Stretching or foam rolling? Eh, I'll just do it later. Which usually means never. I also know that after ...

HIIT WORKOUTS CAN have an immediate effect on your physical state. After the final interval buzzer rings, your chest is pounding. Your limbs are aching. You’re so tired. But before you grab your gym ...

Even when we manage to squeeze in a workout on a busy day, the majority of us skip the cooldown when we are pressed for time (which, let's be honest, is pretty much always). We're all guilty of ...

Walking lowers your heart rate and breathing to pre-workout levels, says trainer Michael Hamlin, making it a great cool-down. - Walk at an easy pace, indoors or out. - Continue strolling for five to ...

Cool Down Exercise: Why You Should Never Skip Chilling Out After Your Workout: By Riya Raj You’ve smashed your workout, your heart’s pounding, sweat’s pouring, and your legs feel like jelly. Now what?

A cooldown is part of every workout, in theory. Whether it’s a session with weights at the gym, or a run outdoors, you’re supposed to do some kind of slower-paced activity at the end, and maybe even ...

An exercise physiologist explains that walking is a good cool down because of all the ways it helps your body get back to baseline. Whether I’m running or doing strength training, I always end my ...

With gyms all over the world being forced to close for several months earlier this year, many of us have taken to conducting our own workout sessions at home or in the local park. And while it's been ...

Many people associate swimming pools with leisurely activities, such as floating. While it is definitely possible to relax, a pool is also a great place to work out. Exercising in water adds ...