Cooling Down Post WOD

Cooling down and stretching after a WOD (Workout of the Day) is just as important as the workout itself. Intense training raises your heart rate, builds up lactic acid, and places stress on your muscles and joints. A proper cool down helps gradually lower your heart rate, improve circulation, and flush out waste products, reducing the risk of dizziness or fatigue once you stop moving. It also helps signal to your body that the hard work is over, shifting you into recovery mode.

Stretching after the workout adds another layer of benefit by improving flexibility and easing tight muscles. Post-WOD stretching can reduce soreness, increase your range of motion, and help your body recover faster for the next session. Over time, it also supports better movement patterns, making lifts, gymnastics, and conditioning more efficient and safe. In short, cooling down and stretching isn’t just about feeling good in the moment—it’s an investment in long-term performance and injury prevention.

Top 3 Cool Down Exercises:

1. Child’s Pose – Helps release tension in the lower back and shoulders while calming the nervous system.

2. Pigeon Stretch – Opens up the hips and glutes, which are heavily worked in squats, lunges, and running.

3. Banded Hamstring Stretch – Loosens tight hamstrings and improves flexibility for pulling and hinging movements.