Debunking the myth of cooldown sessions and exploring the controversy surrounding their benefits in enhancing recovery and performance. Debating the necessity of cooldowns post-workout and their impact on muscle soreness and glycogen replenishment. Reflecting on post-race performance and the mental cooldown process for self-evaluation. Optimizing recovery methods and discussing the lack of evidence supporting active recovery techniques. Exploring the benefits of cooldown sessions in exercise from physiological and psychological perspectives.