Cool down is much like the warmup in that its important to get your body prepared for rest mode after a workout.  The joints and muscles have worked hard during the workout and to balance that out, it's important to do a cool down.  In this article, I will be going over a series of cool down exercises that you can do easily after your workout.  Keeping in mind everyone is unique and different in their own way and requires different guidance, I have prepared a personalized exercise video that I make for you - to help you reach your goals.

The benefits of cool down exercises and stretches is that they lower your chance of injury , promote blood circulation, reduce mental and emotional stress, and reduce physical stress on the heart oragan. Furthermore, your heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure levels will return to their normal levels before you continue with your day. The cool down is an essential part of any workout or exercise. A cool down can last for 3-20 minutes, sometimes more and includes stretches or gentle variations of the movements you did during your workout and otherwise. The purpose of cooling down after exercise is to allow your heart rate and breathing to return to normal and to promote relaxation. You might be tempted to skip your post-workout cool down, but there are several reasons that cooling down is important including it slows down your breathing. When your heart rate increases with exercise, your breathing becomes deeper as well. This is a sign that you are working hard and burning more calories with that particular exercise. A cool down allows your breath to slowly return to the same rhythm prior to starting your workout. The cooldown helps your heart rate and breathing to return towards resting levels gradually; helps avoid fainting or dizziness, which can result from blood pooling in the large muscles of the legs when vigorous activity is stopped suddenly. The cool down helps to remove waste products from your muscles, such as lactic acid - which can build up during vigorous activity (lactic acid is most effectively removed by gentle exercise rather than stopping suddenly); and helps to prepare your muscles for the next exercise session. One of the most important benefits of exercise, including the cool down is improved self-confidence. The cool down is a great opportunity for you to reflect on your accomplishments and give yourself credit for the hard work you did during the workout. This can promote a sense of relaxation and well-being as well as boosting your motivation and feeling on top of the world. Remember, the cooldown is ther perfect segway into stretching.