Cool Down
It is just as important to cool down and stretch it our post workout as it is to warm up pre workout. The difference is that the stretches we do post workout are static stretches and as such we focus on holding a position for 30 seconds to a minute to really relax and stretch out an area. This is an all over stretch but feel free to incorporate any of your favourite stretches to your post workout routine, focussing on the muscle areas you have just trained. Stretching in this manner can help limit the effect of DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness) as well as prevent injury and help with overall workout recovery.
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Cool Down
It is important to cool down after a workout and the key to this is performing static stretches where you hold a post for 30 seconds to a minute. Ideally you would do this after each workout and focus on the body area you have just trained.
Note: You are participating in these exercises at your...
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Stretch & Wind Down Video
Try this lovely slow stretching sequence the next time you are on a rest day or any day you just need to wind down pre bed.
Remember stretching is so good for us and having a mobile body will help us with our training, prevent injury and in general leave us feeling great.
So even if this is f...
