warm-down

American  

[wawrm-doun] / ˈwɔrmˌdaʊn /

Or warmdown

noun

1. a tapering off or recovery from strenuous physical exercise, especially running or racing, by slowing down or doing light stretches.

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verb phrase

1. to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.

warm-down British  

noun

1. light exercises performed to aid recovery from strenuous physical activity

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Etymology

Origin of warm-down

First recorded in 1950–55; warm ( def. ) (in the verb sense “to make warm, heat”) + down ¹ ( def. ) (in the adverb sense “from a higher to a lower state or condition”); the verb phrase is derived from the noun

Example Sentences

Mandje made his living racing the 1500m at top speed, recovering with ice baths and complex warm-down routines.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2024

In her mind, she figured there would be a medal ceremony for the 200 in between, which would have eaten up precious minutes of rest and cut short her warm-down session.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

An unused substitute as Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-1, Aubameyang left the Emirates Stadium instead of joining his fellow replacements for a warm-down session on the pitch.

From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2021

Before the start of the competition, Horton was in the warm-down pool when his main rival, China’s Sun Yang, vigorously splashed him, as if to get his attention.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2016

With Jermain Defoe and Michael Carrick both ruled out with ankle and hip injuries respectively only 11 outfield players trained normally as the remainder who were in action on Monday did a warm-down session instead.

From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2013