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Which is an effect of not having a proper cool-down after your workout routine?

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Dr. Nimish Gosrani answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Cool down: This is important because when you cool down properly, your recovery from the exercise will be better.You will not feel as exhausted and you will be able to exercise more consistently.Your muscles will not be as sore.I would thoroughly recommend it!

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Answered 9/14/2013

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