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Trainers Love These 11 Cool-Down Exercises & Stretches For After A Workout

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The best cool-down exercises and stretches to do after a workout.
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A cool-down is a low-intensity exercise and stretch period that happens after a workout. These moves promote recovery, reduce your risk of injury, and get your body back to a resting state, says trainer Lalitha McSorley, PT. Here, 11 cool-down exercises and stretches to try.

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Walking

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 10 minutes.

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