I tried these six stretches after working out and it helped me deal with stiffness in my lower body

Woman doing a forwards lunge in a gym.

Let's admit it: we're all guilty of sometimes skipping our cool down. Making it to the gym and getting through your session can often feel like hard work, so it's tempting to neglect the post-exercise stretch and head straight for the couch.

I always regret not doing a cool down after I exercise. While the jury's still out on whether or not it can reduce DOMs (delayed-onset muscle soreness), I find that it helps with the tight, stiff feeling I have after lifting weights.