Does anyone know if studies show whether or not a 5 minute cooldown after a workout increase gains or decreases muscle soreness? ADVERTISEMENT 367 viewsJuly 31, 2013 0 Joseph July 31, 2013 0 Comments 5 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Bryant0 Posted 0 Comments DOMS would have little to do with a cooldown. It is the onset of muscles repairing themselves after a workout was performed. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login