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10-Minute Cool-Down Stretch

Cool-down stretching supports recovery and gradually reduces heart rate with care.

10 min · Kit: Nothing

The session

  1. 1Hip flexor lunge 45 sec each side
  2. 2Hamstring seated 45 sec each side
  3. 3Quad standing 45 sec each side
  4. 4Calf wall stretch 45 sec each side
  5. 5Chest stretch 45 sec
  6. 6Spinal twist 45 sec each side

Worth knowing

  • 45-second holds are the minimum for meaningful lengthening response
  • Never stretch cold — this session is post-exercise only

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