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If you aren't doing anything extremely strenuous, then no it probably isn't necessary. But I've done a 100m and 200m sprint and me slamming the breaks at the en
by yardie 17y ago
If you aren't doing anything extremely strenuous, then no it probably isn't necessary. But I've done a 100m and 200m sprint and me slamming the breaks at the end generally results in either me feeling faint or simply passing out.
I've never really paid attention to why a cool down was necesary, nor did any of my coaches require it. I just did it because after a good run your sweat glands are wide open and it feels uncomfortable to stand still in the humid, Florida sun.
- justlearning 17y agoAccoding to http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/health/02well.html?_r=2&ref=health http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/health/02well.html?_r=2... , cooling(as in taking it slow) in marathons helps with the fainting/passing out. Wasn't there this story of a 40+ european guy winning grueling competitions based on sheer stamina than performance.It was a story on Nytimes, couldn't find it.
- DuncanIdaho 17y agois this it? http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/05/sports/playmagazine/05robicpm.html?pagewanted=all http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/05/sports/playmagazine/05robi...
- ssharp 17y agoI also feel uncomfortable going from 60 to 0 without a gradual cool-down. My cool-down is pretty short, generally 5 minutes and involves me just moving around a little, drinking some water, and doing stretches. Even if its completely unnecessary, I still prefer to, and stretching is always a good thing.
- dunmalg 17y ago>and stretching is always a good thing. Dynamic is. Classic static "stretch and hold for 20 seconds" stretching isn't. It's actually hurting you.