What are the real benefits and proclaimed benefits (aka myths) of cool-downs? Should you do cool-downs, and if yes, how should you do it in your triathlon training? IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -The actual benefit of cooldowns: reducing risk of post-exercise dizziness and fainting -Myths about cool-downs - no, they DON'T enhance recovery or improve performance in later workouts -Why it might be a good idea to do cool-downs anyway - but from a training adaptation standpoint, not a recovery or performance standpoint -My personal recommendations regarding cool-downs LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
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