Cool Your Body Down After a Run With These 3 Trainer-Approved Stretches

Rebecca said you can do figure four stretch seated, which takes the place of a pigeon hold. A pigeon, she explained, can be difficult for some people to do because it requires a lot of flexibility.

• Place your right ankle on your left thigh just above your knee to see the shape of the number four (the four is upside down). Keep your foot flexed.
• Move your glutes toward your heel; the closer to your heel, the more intense the stretch will be.
• Hold for 30 seconds to two minutes, then repeat on the other side.