Cool-down

How it is used

Heard at the end of classes, runs and team sessions: an easy jog, walking or stretching. Instructors announce "Time for the cool-down", and training plans list it after the main set. The verb is cool down.

Example sentences

1. We finished the class with a five-minute cool-down and some light stretching.

2. After the intervals, jog slowly for ten minutes as a cool-down.

Common collocations

• cool-down jog
• do a cool-down
• cool-down stretches
• warm-up and cool-down

Related terms

• warm-upLight exercise done before training or competition to raise body temperature and heart rate and prepare the muscles and joints for harder work.
• stretchTo lengthen a muscle by moving part of the body and holding the position, to improve flexibility or to relax after exercise.
• recoveryThe process of the body returning to normal after training, competition or injury, helped by rest, sleep and nutrition.
• workoutA session of physical exercise done to improve fitness, strength or skill, such as a run, a gym session or a class.

More terms: Training & Workouts

• work out
• rep
• set
• cardio
• strength training
• rest day
• HIIT
• progressive overload
• plateau
• training program
• circuit training
• hit the gym