Beat the Holiday Bulge: Ten Tips to Maximize Your Workout

... 10 minutes taking your intensity levels down. In a cardio session, this is called the cool-down phase. In weight training, you rarely see it -- but a cool-down is important. 9. Stretch after exercise to maintain flexibility. A full-body stretching ...

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