Recovery is just as important as your workout, and rest days are essential [1]. If you never take the time to stretch after your exercise, you risk muscle tightness, soreness, and injury. Luckily, NASM-certified personal trainer Sydney Cummings came through with this 20-minute relaxation stretch you can do on your rest day or after a long workout.
She'll lead you through gentle movements and stretches that target your whole body such as the reclined hamstring stretch [2], the figure four, and the supine spinal twist. Even if you just want to get a little movement in during the day or wind down before bed, Cummings's soothing voice and calming movements will definitely help you relax.
