What stretching exercises should you do after running?

Many people who want to lose weight know that running is the best way, but many women who love beauty are worried that their legs will become thicker after running, and if this happens, they will not look good even if they lose weight. In fact, doing some stretching exercises after running can help prevent your legs from becoming thicker. So after we finish running, what stretching exercises can we do to prevent our legs from becoming thicker?

1. Leg lift

While standing, swing one leg out to the side, then in front of the other leg to the other side of the body. Repeat 10 times on one leg, then repeat with the other leg. If you feel shaky, hold onto a stationary object.

2. Hip kick

Stand up straight and kick your heels toward your buttocks as you walk forward. When this becomes easy, try kicking while jogging. Switch sides after each kick and repeat 10 times on each side.

3. Peak stretching

Position your body into a "peak" position with your hips pointed upward and your right foot placed behind your left ankle. Keeping your leg straight, press your left heel down and then lift it back up. Repeat 10 times on one side, then switch sides.

4. Shuttlecock kicking

Lift your left leg, bending your knee and pointing it outward. Try to let your right hand tap the inside of your left foot without turning your palm forward. Repeat 10 times on one side, then switch sides.

5. Toy Soldier Pose

Keeping your back and knees straight, straighten and lift your legs, flex your toes, and step forward. Once you are comfortable doing this move, you can add jumping movements to make it more challenging. Switch sides with each step and repeat 10 times on each side.

Runners can do the above five stretching exercises after running. When we run, the calf muscles are in a tense state. If we do not do stretching exercises after each run, these muscle groups will remain concentrated, and this is the reason why the legs become thicker. So it is important to stretch after running.