Intense exercise taxes your body in a number of ways: it raises your heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure, and causes micro-tears in the muscle fibres — and that's just for starters. A ...

We're all guilty of skipping the cool down after a workout. I get it, there's little time in our schedules to set aside for exercise, so it's tempting to jump right back into your to-do list when the ...

When it comes to fitness, most people focus intensely on the workout itself — pushing their limits, breaking a sweat and feeling the burn. However, a crucial component is often overlooked: ...

Your warm-up and cool-down are both very important components of your program. Let’s address them separately, starting with the warm-up. You must ensure that your mind and body are both ready for your ...

Cool Down Exercise: Why You Should Never Skip Chilling Out After Your Workout: By Riya Raj You’ve smashed your workout, your heart’s pounding, sweat’s pouring, and your legs feel like jelly. Now what?

Can you skip straight to the shower? By Jen Murphy The standard workout arc, whether it’s a yoga class or Peloton session, is usually book-ended by two easier parts: the warm-up and the cool-down.

Milling around before the start of last month’s Under Armour Spring Run-Off 8K with a few thousand other runners, I couldn’t help noticing all the different prerace rituals on display: jogging, ...

The next time you feel a hot flash coming on, consider trying breathing exercises to help you cool down. Equal (box) breathing, cooling breath, and visualized breathing are just a few to try.

It doesn’t matter if sprinting becomes your full-time passion or just part of your regular exercise routine. You’ll enjoy the rewards that come with getting a little faster and stronger each time you ...