I am relatively new to swimming but I know a warm-down is essential after a practice.One thing I do not know though is WHY exactly it is needed.I was just curious what you miss out on if you don't warm-down.
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The warm down keeps the blood flowing while not straining the muscles as much. It allows your body to rid the muscles of lactic acid - which is the stuff that causes soreness.
It probably is good to allow your heart to slowly ramp down too, but I'm not sure about that.
The warm down keeps the blood flowing while not straining the muscles as much. It allows your body to rid the muscles of lactic acid - which is the stuff that causes soreness.
It probably is good to allow your heart to slowly ramp down too, but I'm not sure about that.
