share your cool down routines
07-06-10, 12:44 PM
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share your cool down routines
you can read work out routines, training secrets almost everywhere nowadays, but i have not seen anything about proper cool down ride routines, exercise etc.
can some experts please chime in
thanks!
can some experts please chime in
thanks!
07-07-10, 09:48 AM
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Cool down is overrated. Walk around for a minute, jump in the shower.
07-07-10, 11:27 AM
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lol yea, i meant on the easy ride days...not after a strong workout 
07-07-10, 11:49 AM
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I imagine few cyclists actually have a cool down routine. I suppose my cool down routine is taking off my gear and loading up the truck, driving home and then taking a shower. If I'm doing the spandexing routine on the road, put away the bike, take off the gear, put on some music, hop in the shower.
07-07-10, 12:55 PM
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07-07-10, 02:06 PM
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I always roll around easy for the last 10 minutes, preferably 20, especially after long and hard workouts.
Then stretch, recovery drink or meal, and varying degrees of complicated OCD other things depending on what I just did and what's coming the next day.
Then stretch, recovery drink or meal, and varying degrees of complicated OCD other things depending on what I just did and what's coming the next day.
07-07-10, 02:22 PM
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I pretty much put my bike away and jump in the shower. If it was a long ride this is followed by eating until I can't fit anymore in my stomach.
07-07-10, 06:24 PM
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i like to stretch a bit, mostly my quads, and my back/neck...then get into the shower so i don't get zits!!!
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07-07-10, 08:15 PM
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You get zits from cycling?
07-08-10, 01:24 AM
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thanx everyone
and yes i also did notice a few zits pop up once my workouts got more intense...weird
and yes i also did notice a few zits pop up once my workouts got more intense...weird
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I ride the last 3 to 5 miles at a slow cruise, about 18 mph. When I get home I stand in my outside shower for a few minutes before going into the AC!
07-08-10, 12:30 PM
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Easy spin for the last five minutes. Once home, first stop is the fridge for 8-12oz of whatever 100% juice is handy. Strip off gear, put on loose shorts, wipe down face. Back to fridge for whey protein mixed in milk. Put legs up for a few minutes, then massage for a few more. Hop in shower. Back to kitchen to shovel in whatever high-carb food is available.
