Why warming up and cooling down are just as important as a hard workout
Elite athletes know that a good workout involves far more than just exercises and weight training. What’s done before and after the workout matters just as much. For the rest of us, that’s easy—and sometimes convenient—to forget. To learn more about the value of stretching and recovery, we sought insights from exercise physiologists Mike Summers and Sara Cogan of Sports Medicine & Training Center in Crestwood.