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Cool-downEvidence & Dosage

Active recovery, light movement, bringing heart rate down.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies: 1,000
With abstract: 27
Meta / Systematic / RCT: 3
Highly cited: 7
Publication years: 1940–2026

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Top studies on Cool-down

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

American College of Sports Medicine position stand. The recommended quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness in healthy adults.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise1990142 influential citations
The combination of frequency, intensity, and duration of chronic exercise has been found to be effective for producing a training effect. The interaction of these factors provide the overload stimulus. In general, the lower the stimulus…
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology position paper: resistance training in children and adolescents.
Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme200885 influential citations
Many position stands and review papers have refuted the myths associated with resistance training (RT) in children and adolescents. With proper training methods, RT for children and adolescents can be relatively safe and improve overall…
Prevention of running injuries by warm-up, cool-down, and stretching exercises.
The American journal of sports medicine199376 influential citations
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a health education intervention on running injuries. The intervention consisted of information on, and the subsequent performance of, standardized warm-up, cool-down, and stretching…
Water-based exercise improves health-related aspects of fitness in older women.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise2002n=1557 influential citations
<h4>Purpose</h4>The purpose of this study was to determine the physiological responses of elderly women to a well-rounded exercise program performed in water (WEX).<h4>Methods</h4>The participants (60-75 yr of age) were randomly divided…
The affective beneficence of vigorous exercise revisited.
British journal of health psychology2002n=3046 influential citations
OBJECTIVES: High exercise intensity may be associated with reduced adherence to exercise programmes, possibly because it is perceived as aversive. However, several authors have suggested that an intensity as high as 60% or 70% of maximal…
The effect of warm-up and cool-down exercise on delayed onset muscle soreness in the quadriceps muscle: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of human kinetics2012n=2110 influential citations
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of warm-up and cool-down exercise on delayed onset of muscle soreness at the distal and central parts of rectus femoris following leg resistance exercise. Thirty-six volunteers (21…
Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Heart Rate Variability and C-Reactive Protein in Middle-Aged Adults With Normal Weight and Overweight/Obesity: A Pilot Study.
Research in nursing & health2026E
Aerobic exercise (AE) can improve heart rate variability (HRV) and reduce inflammation. Whether body mass index (BMI) affects physiological responses to AE remains unclear. This pilot study aimed to compare the effects of a 16-week AE on…
Comparable Cardiovascular, Functional, and Lipid Profile Outcomes of High-Intensity Telerehabilitation Versus Face-to-Face Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation2026n=44B
To compare the effects of high-intensity telerehabilitation (HIT), high-intensity face-to-face rehabilitation (HIF), and moderate-intensity face-to-face rehabilitation (MIF) on cardiovascular function, gait ability, and lipid profiles in…
Impact and feasibility of a group-based therapeutic exercise program on strength and endurance in hospitalized patients with spinal cord injury: a quasi-experimental study.
Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation2026n=57E
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is associated with significant impairment in mobility, muscular strength, and aerobic capacity. Inpatient rehabilitation protocols may not consistently include structured group-based physical training. The…
High-intensity interval training after stroke: A mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis of safety, feasibility and acceptability.
Clin Rehabil2026n=20Meta-Analysis
ObjectiveTo synthesise evidence regarding the safety, feasibility and acceptability of high-intensity interval training in adults post-stroke.Data sourcesA systematic literature search using eight major databases from inception to January…

Evidence at a glance

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