Cool down exercises

How to cool down after exercising.

It is important to cool down when you finish exercising. Cooling down helps to improve flexibility.

On this page, we share a cool down routine you can follow after exercising.

How to cool down

In a cool down routine, you should feel your breathing and heart rate return to normal levels.

What you'll need

Cool down movements can be performed standing or sitting.

If you struggle with balance or want to do any of these exercises sitting down, you will need an armless chair.

Watch: Cool down routine

In this video, we share a cool-down routine.


About this information

Last reviewed
1 February 2021
Next review
1 May 2026

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