{"id":9514,"date":"2024-11-01T18:33:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=9514"},"modified":"2024-11-01T18:33:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:33:01","slug":"effective-post-workout-stretches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/effective-post-workout-stretches\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective Post Workout Stretches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9515 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1319106362-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The benefits of stretching have been well established. When you stretch after a workout, you help give your body a jump start on recovery, while releasing stress and tension, and boosting the flexibility of your joints. Here are some post-workout stretches you can try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lunging hip flexor stretch<\/li>\n<li>Piriformis stretch<\/li>\n<li>Cat-cow stretch<\/li>\n<li>Standing calf stretch<\/li>\n<li>Overhead triceps stretch<\/li>\n<li>Standing bicep stretch<\/li>\n<li>Quadriceps stretch<\/li>\n<li>Hamstring stretch<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder stretch<\/li>\n<li>Butterfly stretch<\/li>\n<li>Lower back stretch<\/li>\n<li>Downward-facing dog<\/li>\n<li>Seated forward fold<\/li>\n<li>Figure four stretch<\/li>\n<li>Supine spinal twist<\/li>\n<li>Wide leg forward fold<\/li>\n<li>Floor scorpion<\/li>\n<li>90\/90 with a forward fold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some safety tips to consider when stretching:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t stretch to the point of pain<\/li>\n<li>Watch your posture<\/li>\n<li>Breathe through your stretches<\/li>\n<li>Start slowly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider cooldown stretching if you are looking for a simple quick, and almost effortless workout routine that could help you reduce the risk of injury, increase blood flow for better recovery, and return your body to balance.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended that you consult your doctor before starting or adding new exercises to your routine, you can schedule an appointment with a doctor at Flushing Hospital\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/clinical-services\/ambulatory-care\/\">Ambulatory Care Center<\/a>\u00a0by calling (718) 670-5486.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The benefits of stretching have been well established. When you stretch after a workout, you help give your body a jump start on recovery, while releasing stress and tension, and boosting the flexibility of your joints. 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