Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Woman & Home
Woman & Home
Lifestyle
Kat Storr

Sore after exercise? As a physical therapist, I always tell my clients to do these 4 stretches to improve blood flow and mobility

Woman stretching lower body on running track, wearing athleisure.

Are you so focused on doing your workout that you forget to cool down afterwards? Me too. I'm definitely guilty of running out of time and moving onto the day's next commitment without giving myself time to stretch and wind down after a run or walking workout.

Often, I also pay the price for this the next day when my muscles feel tight and sore. It's something that physical therapist Dr Adam Fujita, who works with a stretching app called Yoga-Go, sees a lot, even though right after exercise is the "ideal time for static stretching".

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.