Why cooling down after exercise is important Many of us know that warming up before exercise is a great way to prevent injury and improve blood flow, but your post-exercise cool-down session is ...

Cooling down doesn't seem to help reduce muscle stiffness and soreness after exercise, but more research is needed. There's debate about whether warming up and cooling down can prevent injuries.

The video shows Sunaina doing “warm-up”, that is, mobility exercises before strength training, and “cool-down,” that is, lower body stretches to wind down after the workout.

Done correctly, warming up and cooling down may offer help in reducing your risk of injury and improving your athletic performance.