One that tends to fall by the wayside?
Plus, it can help boost your sense of relaxation after a killer sweat session.
So what are the best stretches to slot into your cooldown after a workout?
Katie Thompson
So we asked 10 fitness pros fortheirfavorites to give you a whole lot of possibilities for your routine.
This will give you a feeling of both relief and nourishment, which is perfect for a cool-down.
Benedicte Gadron, RYT, yoga instructor at Hilton Head Health in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Good quad and hip flexibility allow for unrestricted, pain-free movement of the hip and upper leg.
This move is one of my favorite warm-up exercises as well because it involves your whole body.
They also work with other muscles like the hamstrings in running andplyometrics.
double-check to breathe deeply, especially when it feels tight.
It even gets you a deep hip flexor stretch.
Its the perfect stretch for cyclists,runners, and anyone who spends time strength training.
This is a perfect example of that."
Neck rolls are an ideal way to get any lingering tension out of these muscles after a workout.
Do your best to keep your shoulders relaxed during this.
Hunching them to get your head closer to your shoulders will defeat the purpose.
Take your time, take deep breaths, and feel these stretches work.
I love doing this one with clients who sit at desks all day for their jobs.
