When you exercise, you actively take time for yourself and do something good for your health. However, after you’ve worked out, it’s also important to relax and let your body wind down. But what are the best ways to relax after sport?
Ideally, you should cool down immediately after your training session, which has been proven to normalize the cardiovascular system and breathing. For example, you can march slowly on the spot or walk slowly on the treadmill. Stretching exercises are particularly helpful in normalizing the heart rate after exercise and calming the nervous system at the same time. This loosens the muscles and initiates regeneration after sport. You can also improve your flexibility and prevent sore muscles with stretching exercises or yoga.
Massages also improve your body’s flexibility, similar to stretching exercises. These support blood circulation, relieve tension in the muscles and allow you to relax.
If you need to relax more quickly after sport, relaxation exercises such as deep breathing and short meditation sessions are helpful. You can also use the sauna to take some time for yourself and improve your well-being. As part of your sauna session, you can try alternating showers to boost your circulation and stimulate your blood flow.
Find out for yourself what relaxes you best after sport!