Cooling down after physical activity allows the heart to gradually return to pumping at its normal rate. This process helps prevent sudden drops in blood pressure and reduces the risk of dizziness or fainting. A proper cool-down allows the cardiovascular system to adapt slowly to the changes in activity level, supporting safe recovery.
How does cooling down after physical activity impact the heart?
It forces the heart to abruptly slow down it's beating.
It allows the heart to gradually return to pumping at it's normal rate.
It causes the heart to pump at a high rate for a prolonged amount of time.
It forces the heart to quickly increase and decrease it's pumping rate over and over.
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It allows the heart to gradually return to pumping at its normal rate.
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