Health claim

Incorporating a 10‑minute cool‑down after cardio improves recovery and prevents excess cortisol spikes.

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Cool‑downs facilitate gradual heart‑rate reduction and have been shown to blunt acute cortisol responses.

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Incorporating a 10‑minute cool‑down after cardio improves recovery and prevents excess cortisol spikes. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest