Recovery after playing sport

There are many things an athlete can do after exerecise to aid in their recovery. This page provides tips on how to, and why you should perform a cool down.

Why Cool Down?

Helps body recover from exercise
Aids the heart rate to return to pre-exercise levels
Prevents venous pooling of blood post exercise
Helps to decrease the build up of waste products in the muscle after exercise
May aid in the prevention of post exercise muscle soreness

Principles

5-15 mins light run
5-10 minute static stretch without the dynamic stretches
Again target the main muscle groups
Make sure you re-hydrate after the game.

Disclaimer

The above information is presented as a general guide. The author nor publisher take no responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, action or application of medication based on this information. See more: Disclaimer.