Physical Education A-Level
Recovery and removal of metabolic by-products
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A cool down helps clear metabolic by-products such as lactate and carbon dioxide from the muscles and blood and gradually returns the body to resting values.
Topics that use Recovery and removal of metabolic by-products
- Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)
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