How To Stretch After Exercising

How to Stretch After Exercising

Use this simple routine to help your body cool down after a workout. Stretching can help you relax, improve your flexibility, and bring your heart rate down. This should take about 5 minutes, but feel free to spend more time on any stretches you need.

1. Buttock Stretch (Hold for 10-15 seconds)

• Lie on your back and pull your knees up to your chest.

• Cross your right leg over your left thigh.

• Grab the back of your left thigh with both hands and pull it toward your chest.

• Switch legs and repeat.

2. Hamstring Stretch (Hold for 10-15 seconds)

• Lie on your back and lift your right leg straight up.

• Hold your right leg just below the knee with both hands.

• Keep your left leg bent with your foot on the ground, and gently pull your right leg toward you while keeping it straight.

• Switch legs and repeat.

3. Inner Thigh Stretch (Hold for 10-15 seconds)

• Sit with your back straight and knees bent.

• Put the soles of your feet together.

• Hold your feet and gently try to lower your knees toward the floor.

4. Calf Stretch (Hold for 10-15 seconds)

• Step your right leg forward, keeping it bent, and lean forward a little.

• Keep your left leg straight and try to push your left heel down toward the ground.

• Switch legs and repeat.

5. Thigh Stretch (Hold for 10-15 seconds)

• Lie on your right side.

• Grab your left foot and gently pull it toward your left buttock to stretch the front of your thigh.

• Keep your knees together.

• Switch sides and repeat.

Take your time with each stretch to feel the benefits!