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"Cooldown" on C25K app

JeanieBean1074
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What does the "cooldown" portion of a workout on the C25K app mean? Does this mean that you just walk slower than your "brisk walk warmup"?
I know that this might seem silly but I'm just starting out.
Thanks!
I know that this might seem silly but I'm just starting out.
Thanks!
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Yep you just walk to bring your heart rate down. You do not want to stop suddenly without a cooldown which could cause injury. Good luck with C25K. I am on week 4 day 2.0
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Thanks! I just completed week 1 on Sunday... I tried to do week 2 day 1 yesterday but it was too much-- my calves and shins were achy... too much too soon?
I think I might repeat the 1st week.0 -
Thanks! I just completed week 1 on Sunday... I tried to do week 2 day 1 yesterday but it was too much-- my calves and shins were achy... too much too soon?
I think I might repeat the 1st week.
As far as the cool down - yep, just walk, as slow or as brisk as you like, the idea is to just keep your muscles moving, but with less intensity. I completed c25k over 2 years ago, and I still begin and end all my runs with a warm up and a cool down walk, and I always stretch when I'm done as well.0 -
Thanks for your input and advice! It's greatly appreciated!0
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I'm on Week 7. Definitely slow down if you are having a hard time. There are times I "run" as fast as some people walk (or so it feels). I never thought I would be able to run 25 minutes non-stop and am super proud of myself. You definitely want to end your run by walking. Don't forget to stretch, it's good for your muscles and helps prevent injury.0
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