Cool down after a work out?
January 28, 2007
A post-workout cool-down can be like great sex after your mate makes you sit through an opera. You remember the fantastic finish, not the tedium that led to it.
A researcher at Springfield College in Massachusetts put students through two stationary-bike workouts:15 minutes with no cooldown, and 15 minutes plus a 5-minute cooldown. Most students said they’d rather repeat the longer session, which felt easier.
Not only is a cool-down better for your muscles, it’s also a way to trick yourself into staying motivated for your next workout. If the last thing you do is perceived as pleasant, you’re more likely to do it again.
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