Most of us have been taught that a cool down after exercise reduces soreness and injury risk – but what does the science say?

Cooling down after a workout also helps your body recover and relax. Five to 10 minutes before and after your workout is a good amount of time for warm-up and cool-down exercises.

Cool-down exercises are essential for helping your heart rate and body temperature return to their normal states, according to the AHA.

The 6-6-6 challenge involves walking for 60 minutes at 6 a.m. or p.m., warming up and cooling down for six minutes. Here's whether it may work for weight loss.

The 6-6-6 challenge involves walking for 60 minutes at 6am or pm, warming up and cooling down for six minutes. Here's whether it may work for weight loss.