Quick Cooldown Routines to Do After a Workout

Cooldown after a workout.
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Cooldowns are an extremely important part of every workout that you should never skip. These simple stretching exercises will help your body relax after an intense workout, reducing muscle cramps and stiffness, and improve your flexibility. Here are some short cooldown routines on YouTube that you can do if you’re working out at home.

10-Minute Full-Body Cool Down

Follow along with fitness star Chloe Ting to do this 10-minute cool down after an intense workout. It’ll help your body recover, but also help improve your flexibility and balance.

5-Minute Stretch and Cool Down

The best thing about cooldown is that you can really do it in just a few minutes. This cooldown routine by Mad Fit can be done in only 5 minutes and it’s more than enough to stretch your entire body.

7-Minute Stretching Exercises

These stretching exercises like child pose, downward-facing dog, and knee hugs are perfect for stretching your entire body and relaxing after an intense workout.

10-Minute Cool Down By Pamela Reif

Pamela Reif made this 10-minute cooldown routine that you can do after every workout. It’s also a great workout that can help you relax and stretch before going to bed.