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Unit II - Cool Down-Elements of Good Fitness Program
Unit II - Cool Down-Elements of Good Fitness Program
A Learning Guide
Cool-Down Phase
Cool Down is an opportunity for your body to recover from the demands of
physical activity of your conditioning phase.
Overall, incorporating a cool down into your exercise routine SHOULD BE done
in promoting recovery and reducing the risk of injury.
COOL-DOWN GUIDELINES
ACSM recommends a cool-down of 5-10 minutes of light
01 to moderate activity after a vigorous workout.
04
ACTIVE ISOLATION STRETCHING
. Knee to Chest
Muscles Stretched: Low Back and Gluteus Maximus
02
. Knee Across
Muscles Stretched: Gluteus Medius and Minimus, Lateral Hip, Piriformis
03
. Hamstring
(Bent Knee/Straighten
Leg)
Muscles Stretched: Hamstring
04
. IT Band
05
. Adductor
06
. Butterfly
07
. Psoas
08
. Chest Stretch
09
. Tricep Stretch
12
. Neck Rotation
Cool Down
Exercise Video
Link
https://youtu.be/yJMfniF-jWM