Cooldown Walk
Quick Information
Category
Conditioning
Difficulty
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary muscle group
Quadriceps, Hamstrings
Secondary muscle groups
Calves, Gluteus Maximus
Movement pattern
Low-Intensity Locomotion
Training goal
Recovery, Conditioning
Sport
General Athletic Development, Active Ageing, Tactical / Military
Overview
How to Perform
- After the last working set, keep moving at an easy walking pace.
- Breathe through the nose where possible.
- Let the pace drift slower over five to ten minutes.
- Finish when breathing feels fully conversational.
Coaching Cues
- Easy means easy — you should be able to chat.
- Use it to transition into stretching, not to add work.
- Shoulders loose, stride relaxed.
Common Mistakes
Progressions & Regressions
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Progressions
Regressions
When to Use It
When to use
When not to use
Programming
5 to 10 minutes immediately after the main session.
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