Finished your workout? Don't skip the cooldown—it matters more than you think.
Why Cool Down
Stopping abruptly after exercise:
- Keeps your heart rate elevated
- Leaves muscles tight
- Can cause blood pooling (dizziness)
- Increases next-day soreness
A proper cooldown:
- Gradually lowers heart rate
- Begins the recovery process
- Maintains flexibility
- Feels good
What to Include
Heart Rate Reduction (2-3 min)
Light walking, gentle movement, easy breathing
Static Stretching (5-10 min)
Hold stretches for 20-30 seconds each. Target muscles you just worked.
Key Stretches by Workout Type
After Lower Body
- Quad stretch
- Hamstring stretch
- Hip flexor stretch
- Calf stretch
- Glute stretch
After Upper Body
- Chest opener
- Shoulder stretch
- Tricep stretch
- Neck rolls
- Wrist stretches
After Cardio
- Full body stretch sequence
- Extra focus on legs
- Deep breathing
Our Cooldown Sessions
- "5-Minute Post-Workout Stretch"
- "Lower Body Cooldown"
- "Upper Body Cooldown"
- "Cardio Cooldown Stretch"
- "Full Body Recovery Stretch"
Making It Automatic
Cooldowns are included at the end of most RiseWell workouts. If you're doing your own workout, queue up a cooldown session before you start.