cooling down

Question 1

what are the components of a cool down

Answer 1

• activity to maintain elevated breathing and heart rate e.g. jogging and reduced gradually
• stretches which involve all major muscles used
• further recovery process e.g. ice bath, massage, rehydration and nutrient intake

Question 2

how do ice baths help recovery

Answer 2

• performer in ice btah for a few minutes
• blood vessles vasoconstrict to force blood back to body’s core
• performer leaves ice bath
• blood vessels vasodilate allowing oxygen-rich blood to flush the muscles
• this helps remove watse products and prevent DOMS

Question 3

how does massage help recovery

Answer 3

• rubbing and kneading of muscles helps redcue pain and assists with blood flow through the muscles, so flushes out the waste productsho

Question 4

how does rehydration and nutrient intake help recovery

Answer 4

• replace lost fluid to prevent dehydration which can cause headaches and increase decision making and reaction time
• suitable foodstuffs should be consumed to replace lost nutrients/ salts and aid the recovery process.
• prevents fainting or fellings of dizziness

Question 5

what are the benefits of cooling down

Answer 5

• removal of waste products
• reduces DOMS
• breathing and heart rate slowly return to normal
• rehydrate and replace nutrients/ salts
• reduces the chances fainting/ dizziness