Cooling down is the term used to describe an easy, full-body exercise that will allow the body to slowly transition from an exercise mode to a non-exercise mode. Depending on the intensity of the exercise, cooling down can involve a slow jog or walk, or with lower intensities, stretching can be used. Cooling down helps release lactic acid in the muscles, reduces the chance of sore muscles and allows the heart rate to return to its resting rate. A cool down will also allow the person to mentally transition to a non-exercise state.
Cool downs should involve a gradual yet continuous decrease in exercise intensity (i.e. from a hard run to an easy jog to a brisk walk), stretching, and rehydration. Durations can vary for different people, but 5-10 minutes is considered adequate.
Heart rate
During aerobic exercise, peripheral veins, particularly within muscle dilate to accomodate the increased blood flow through exercising muscle. The skeletal-muscle pump assists in returning blood to the heart and maintaining cardiac output. A sudden cessation of strenuous exercise may cause blood to pool in peripheral dilated veins and the heart must beat faster and harder to adequately oxygenate the body and maintain blood pressure. A cool-down period allows a more gradual return to venous tone, and allows a gradual decline in heart rate that reduces stress on the organ.hghghhghghghghghg Skeletal-muscle pump is the pumping effect of skeletal muscle on venous blood flow. ... A sphygmomanometer, a device used for measuring blood pressure. ... In the circulatory system, a vein is a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. ... Heart rate is a term used to describe the frequency of the cardiac cycle. ...
Other terms
The term warming down is sometimes used to refer to the same process.[1]
Coolingdown is the term used to describe an easy, full-body exercise that will allow the body to slowly transition from an exercise mode to a non-exercise mode.
A cooldown can also reduce the effect of delayed onset muscle soreness, which often follows strenuous exercise that the body is not used to.
The final part of the cooldown should include a period of stretching that is designed to facilitate and improve flexibility, as the muscles will be very warm at this stage.
In fact, as high performance players prove, the cooldown is an essential part of improving your cricket.
Coolingdown after a game helps your body return to normal after the stresses of batting, bowling and fielding.
Coolingdown reduces the amount of soreness you feel by gently removing the buildup of lactic acid and provides your muscles with nutrients to help them repair themselves, allowing you to recover more quickly.