Why is it necessary to do a 2 minute cool down after performing a cardio exercise?
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It’s not necessary usually, but it’s also not a bad idea. Better to walk around for a few minutes after a hard run (for example) than just stop and sit down. Let the heart rate come down more slowly, keep the lactic acid exchange going, etc. That said, 99+% of the time, if you just do stop and sit down, you’ll be fine. We see world class athletes collapsing after an all out effort time and time again, and yet they’re back to compete again and again, so clearly it’s not detrimental to just stop after an all out effort.
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