The ‘Warm Down” is very much neglected, but it is just as important as the “Warm Up” and should be performed after every training session and match.

Fact - The “Warm Down” is aimed at gradually returning the body to its resting state.

Advice - At the very least, on returning to the dressing room or on the completion of your training, you should repeat the stretching exercises performed as part of the warm up. This helps to prevent muscle stiffness and the onset of muscle soreness that can follow a particularly hard match or training session.