How can I relax my muscles?

Many people feel very tired after intense exercise and are too lazy to stretch and relax their muscles. Little do they realize that this often causes them to feel sore all over when they wake up the next day. Don’t underestimate the role of stretching. Stretching after exercise is as important as exercise. If you want to exercise better, stretching and relaxation are essential! Below, the editor will introduce to you a wave of simple stretching methods to reduce muscle strain.

Low stretch to stretch the hip flexors

First, kneel on the mat, then step forward with your left foot, bend your knees 90 degrees, and place your hands on both sides of your left foot on the mat. Then, gently press your pelvis down toward the mat. This movement can be further stretched by raising your right hand and stretching your arm toward your left shoulder. Maintain the movement for 60 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Tiptoe pose stretches the calves and feet

First, get on all fours with your toes curled up. Then slowly move your hips back, using your feet to support yourself. Next, place your hands back on your knees and sit up straight. Beginners can place their palms on the mat and distribute the weight of their body onto their hands. Hold the pose for 30-60 seconds.

Figure 4 stretches the hip and IT band

Lie on a mat, face up, with knees bent and feet flat. Place your left ankle over your right knee. Then, maintaining a figure 4 position, bend your right leg and lie on your side on the floor; place your left foot on the floor and point your left knee toward the ceiling. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes. Repeat on the other side.

Hamstring Stretch Stretches the hamstrings and calves

To begin, hold a rolled-up towel in both hands and lie on your mat facing up with your knees bent and feet flat. Then wrap the towel into a loop and lift your right foot onto the towel, as if you were in a stirrup. Next, straighten your right leg and point it directly toward the ceiling. Finish by flexing your right foot and gently pulling on the end of the towel. Hold the pose for 60 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Now everyone has some understanding of stretching methods. Stretching can not only prevent our muscle strain, but also prevent us from having lumpy muscles in our legs and make our body more toned. It is necessary to stretch before and after exercise. As long as you follow the stretching exercise methods introduced by the editor, you can improve the quality of your movements, increase flexibility, relieve muscle soreness, and have many benefits.