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how important is a cool down after training??
Excellent Question & a very important part of any persons training session whatever level you may train at.
After training you should always have a proper WARM DOWN. All of Hard On Fitness Personal Trainer
believe in taking these steps when WARMING DOWN to stop (Injury) To help your body to (Recover) as well this will help your next training (Session)
Tips
Slow Your Pace
While many people are very conscientious about warming up before their workout, most will skip their cool down. The importance of the cool down phase during a workout cannot be overstated. Not only is your cool down time a great way to savor the accomplishment of your run or training session, it also helps to prevent injury and enhance future workouts. As well if your training with a Personal Trainer this gives yourself and your trainer Personal Trainer time to talk about your session and your goal setting. After you are done with you r run or Training Session, it is imperative that you allow your body to return to a resting state (slowly. Abruptly ending your workout can cause blood to pool in the legs), resulting in (light headedness and even fainting). In addition, slowing your pace at the end of your workout can help condition your body to perform while fatigued by adding extra mileage in preparation for half marathons and marathons. Leave yourself at least five to 10 minutes at the end of each run to slow down to a jog and even a fast walk. Try to keep moving until you're have stopped sweating. Or if you have finished a weight session take the time to warm down on a bike or treadmill.
2. Stretching
Stretching is one of the most overlooked parts of a runner or someone who has just finished a training session routine despite its numerous benefits. Not only does stretching feel great after a long run, it also helps to improve the ability of the muscle to contract and relax efficiently during your run or weights workout, making your body stronger and helping you become faster runner. Although traditional training protocols emphasized stretching after a 5minutes slow warm up to be done, before a run or training session, static stretching after a run will help prevent injury and decrease muscle soreness. While a total body stretching program is ideal, targeting the hips, hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and calves is crucial after each workout. If your training with a Personal Trainer they will take you through a proper stretching program. If you're training by yourself make sure that you get (Advice on how to perform a stretching program).
4. Refuel and Rehydrate
The first 15 to 30 minutes after a run are not only a great time to stretch, but also the best time to refuel and rehydrate the body in preparation for the next workout. So often a runner's complaint about 'heavy legs' or a person who just finished a workout on the gym floor, can be attributed to what he or she did not eat the day before. Depending on the length and intensity of your workout, foods such as a (Banana with peanut butter and honey or cereal with skim milk and fruit) are well-balanced examples of good foods to consume post exercise. Rehydrating with a sports drink, such as Gatorade is necessary for prolonged workouts, (However there has been studies that sport drinks are not as beneficial as reported in the past). (Hard On Fitness) do not indorse any of the drinks we have named above or say any of these are not beneficial to your training recovery however (Hard On Fitness management) advise clients to do their own research and make the own opinion http://scholar.google.com.au/scholar_url?hl=en&q=http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/300/15/1808.full&sa=X&scisig=AAGBfm0j9Rh6f5KFOlhnnrO5QHjlZtW2Uw&oi=scholarr&ei=uYdKUanoF9CZiAe43IGADw&ved=0CD4QgAMoAjAA but water is fine to drink after most workouts.
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