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Cool down after exercise

How hot is it after exercise? With these tips you ensure that your body is warm again.

Water
Drinking enough is important during every workout, but especially with warm weather. The fluid that you lose through sweating must be replenished.

Stretch
The heat makes your muscles warmer. Ideal for stretching right now. You may even notice that you are more flexible than usual.

Cooling down
Once you stop moving, you'll probably feel warmer than when you were. Don't let this be an excuse to skip the cool-down. The cool-down is important in recovering your muscles and bringing your heart rate back to normal speed.

Shower
A shower is not only nice to wash away the sweat, it also helps your body to warm up. Do not take an ice-cold shower, when you get out of the shower, you will get warm faster.