2. center-of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually. left-of or belonging to the political or intellectual left. right-of or belonging to the political or intellectual right.
The Purpose of Cool-Down. The purpose of cool-down is the exact opposite of warm-up. Incorporating a planned cool-down at the end of your exercise session assists the body in the transition from exercise to rest. It allows the heart to adjust to the decreased intensity more slowly and can prevent laboured breathing at the end of higher intensity exercise sessions.
Gym teachers have you warm up and stretch before exercising for the same reason that professional athletes take time to warm up and stretch before practice or a game. Stretching helps prepare your body for the exercise it's about to get. Before you stretch, it's important to warm up first. Warming up helps raise the temperature of your body and your muscles so they'll be ready for exercise and prevent injuries. Warming up also increases your heart rate, gets more blood and oxygen flowing to your muscles, and prepares your body to burn more energy.