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Do we need to perform a cool-down after exercise?

Cool-down figure showing the potential psychphysiolgial benefits of an active cool-down or warm-down on post-exercise recovery. Potential benefits include lactate removal, muscle soreness reduction, improved performance and prevention of injuries

A lot of people perform a cool-down after exercise, using exercise modalities such as running or cycling. Reasons for doing a cool-down include reducing lactate, reducing muscle soreness and more generally: improving recovery. But is a cool-down actually effective at

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Compression clothing: Does it really work?

Runner with compression clothing (socks) trying to reduce muscle soreness prevent injuries and improve performance despite scientific evidence showing inconclusive results

Manufacturers of compression clothing claim that the clothing provides ergogenic benefits such as an improved sports performance, a reduction in injuries and an enhanced recovery following exercise. These effects are thought to be the result of a decreased oscillation of

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3 reasons why runners should stop static stretching

Static stretching runner trying to reduce muscle soreness, reducing injuries and improving performance

Static stretching involves lengthening of a muscle until gentle tension is felt and this position is then typically held for 30 s per stretch. Traditionally, stretching, and in particular static stretching has been an integral part of training for many

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