How to relax calf muscles, how to relax after running

Relaxation is first of all, relaxation in the state of mind. A relaxed and pleasant mood will have a good promotion effect on the body and at the same time it can relieve the soreness caused by exercise. So how do you relax after exercise? What activities do you need to do to relax?

Static stretching:

Stretching muscles that are more active during exercise until you feel it is completely tight and keep it for 15 to 30 seconds. Static stretching can relax muscles and help relieve body stiffness and pain.

The legs that should be relaxed are placed at the high point and put the strength on the other leg, small Relax your legs, stroke from bottom to top and pat your calf.

Sorting activities:

Generally you can shake your arms, turn your waist, shake your legs, etc. to promote blood flow and make your muscles relax actively.

Stand on one foot on raised objects such as steps, with heels hanging in the air, use the weight of your body to stretch the calf muscles up and down,

Massage:

Generally, it should be performed 20 to 30 minutes after exercise. You can start by doing nudges, rubbing, kneading, pressing and knocking, and at the same time, with local shaking and passive activities.

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Further reading:

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Soak in warm water at 30 to 400C, which has a sedative effect on heart activity and nervous system.

After running, use a mouth cup to shower hot water on the knees and Calf, rub the knees, slap the calf muscles

Note:

General degree of muscle soreness and fatigue are actually beneficial - this proves that exercise has achieved results. Through rest, rest, tidying and relaxing, physical fitness will be improved compared to before.

Doing calf relaxation can prevent muscles from becoming tangled into pieces after exercise. Do massage frequently, loosen the calf flesh, and then perform some aerobic exercises appropriately, such as swimming

When performing relaxation, you must open the joints and ligaments of the body and maintain smooth and rhythmic breathing.

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