Question

question 23 of 25
a proper cool - down routine includes which of the following?
a. eating a good - sized meal.
b. less than five minutes of cool - down stretches.
c. sprinting or other strenuous exercise.
d. five to 10 minutes of slow walking or jogging and stretching.

Explanation:

• Option A: Eating a meal is not part of a cool - down routine, as cool - down focuses on reducing heart rate and muscle recovery, not nutrition intake at that moment.
• Option B: A proper cool - down usually needs more than 5 minutes of stretching or light activity, so less than five minutes is insufficient.
• Option C: Sprinting or strenuous exercise would increase heart rate and muscle tension, which is the opposite of what a cool - down aims to do (lower heart rate, relax muscles).
• Option D: Five to 10 minutes of slow walking/jogging and stretching helps gradually lower heart rate, reduce muscle soreness, and improve flexibility, which is a standard part of a cool - down routine.

Answer:

D. Five to 10 minutes of slow walking or jogging and stretching.