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

A forward fold, Rebecca said, is going to take the pressure off the lower back and lets your heart rate come down. It also stretches out the hamstrings.

• Start with your feet together, standing upright.
• Hinging at the hips, fold forward toward the ground. You can experiment with your arms and legs here, as Rebecca demonstrates. If you need, keep a micro-bend in your knees, she said. Try bending and straightening your knees to ease into the stretch with straight legs.
• Hold for 30 seconds to two minutes.