I am wondering how many of you take the time to warm down with an easy swim after a workout. I always feel rushed for time and usually end up skipping most or all of the warmdown, feeling that it is a better use of time to workout right up till the time I need to get out.
I know the conventional wisdom is that warmdowns are important- I just wonder how many actually do more than an easy 50 or 100 before hitting the showers.
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I always end with either 2x100 or 3x100 on 1:50. That allows me to swim a slow pace and get about 15-20 seconds rest after each 100. My goal is to not be breathing too hard when I get out of the pool.
If I have to swim hard right to the end and get out without a cool-down, I feel it that night and the next day - I get stiff/sore.
I have never done drills during the cool-down, but I like the idea.
I always end with either 2x100 or 3x100 on 1:50. That allows me to swim a slow pace and get about 15-20 seconds rest after each 100. My goal is to not be breathing too hard when I get out of the pool.
If I have to swim hard right to the end and get out without a cool-down, I feel it that night and the next day - I get stiff/sore.
I have never done drills during the cool-down, but I like the idea.
