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In response to "eh, I disagree. A weight program tailored for runners can help prevent injuries. and of course you know to stretch AFTER running. -- nm" by loosilu

The cooldown? I never did this. What's it for? -- nm

Posted by con_carne Jan 19 '09, 14:47

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stretching is not the cooldown. Stretching lengthens your shortened muscles, helps remove lactic acid, and generally improves performance next time. - loosilu Jan 19, 14:52
It's to keep you from passing out from too abrupt a change from strenuous exercise to standing around. ;^) -- nm - TaurusII Jan 19, 14:49 2
- yeah if you're heart drops to quick then you're in for some problems. The Cooldown helps prevent that. -- nm - Remlik Jan 19, 14:52
- Kinda like cuddling? -- nm - oblique Jan 19, 14:52

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