319: Do Cooldown Sessions Help or Hurt You?

This podcast episode explores the concept of cool down and its effectiveness in various aspects of exercise and recovery. The discussion touches on the purpose of cool down as a transition period, the multi-billion dollar industry surrounding recovery rituals, the lack of evidence supporting the benefits of cool down for muscle soreness and performance, the importance of mechanical stress in muscle damage, and the mental and psychological benefits of cool down. The episode concludes by highlighting the significance of cool down and having a transition mindset in post-workout recovery, and the importance of individual experimentation in incorporating cool down into training routines.