Did you know a short 10-15 minutes of warm-up and cool-down can cut down injury risks? It can also make your workouts better. The Mayo Clinic says a good warm-up gets your heart ready, warms you up, and gets blood to your muscles. This reduces the chance of getting hurt or feeling sore after workouts. Cooling down is just as important. It helps bring your heart rate and blood pressure back to normal. This is very important for people who do a lot of endurance sports.