A trainer says you should be doing these three kinds of stretches after a walk to aid recovery

Woman stretches her hamstring on low wall outside.

While many of us think about stretching as something to do after a run or a strength-training session, lower-impact activities like walking can cause muscle stiffness or soreness, too. Even shorter walks can contribute to stiff muscles at the end of the day.

If you’re a regular walker and aim to hit a certain step count goal every day, NASM-certified personal trainer Mallory Fox suggests putting some time aside at the end of your walk to stretch.