Stretching can strain cold muscles leading to injuries
Warm up, not stretch: Stretching can strain cold muscles leading to injuries. Rather, opt for a warm up like skipping rope or jogging. They will prepare your body for the strenuous physical activities awaiting you. POST WORKOUT Static stretching: Static stretching is the stretching of a muscle to its furthest point for about 15-20 seconds. Just because pre-workout stretch is not recommended, it does not mean you cannot stretch altogether. In fact, post workout stretch can cool down your body. Hydration for restoration: Just as important it is to hydrate pre-workout, so is post-workout hydration, to replace the water lost through sweat. Foam rollers over painkillers: An intense workout session can leave your muscles sore but that should not encourage you to give into painkillers. Painkillers can be hazardous to health if taken for a long period of time. Instead, try a foam roller: a cylindrical lightweight foam known used to relieve muscle soreness. Staying in sweaty clothes: Change o