 My Favorite Static Stretches After HikingJust like warming up, cooling down after a hike is just as important for recovery, injury prevention, and relieving muscle tightness. Doing static stretches to release tight muscles will be your best option. Slow down and stretch out your body head to toe so that you can recover quickly and be ready for that next hike. There are other ways to recover from a hike, and I will go into those options later. These are some of my favorite stretches that you can incorporate into your post hiking routine. Hold these stretches for 30 seconds to a 1 minute each. You will want to complete these on a matt or a cushioned surface. They will stretch out your quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, hips, hips flexors, and back! Feel free to add any others that you like too!
*Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine to make sure you are safe to start*
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10 Best Dynamic Stretches Before HikingWarming up is essential to do before a hike to prevent injury, improve your range of motion, aid recovery, and prepare your body for the long miles ahead. Dynamic stretches that get your heart pumping and blood flowing are going to be your best option. This will increase circulation throughout your body, so your muscles and joints work more efficiently. Add these movements to your hiking routine and you will see how great you feel during your hike. Here are my top warm up movements that you can do before your hike! Complete each movement for 1 minute. These movements will stretch out your hips, hip flexors, quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, ankles, back, neck, and core. 1. Leg Swings Front to Back- 30 seconds on the right side, and 30 seconds on the left side 2. Leg Swings Side to Side- 30 seconds on the right side, and 30 seconds on the left side 3. Hip Openers 4. High Knee Walks 5. Cross Walks 6. Torso Twists 7. Rag Doll 8. Ankle Circles 9. Shoulder Rolls 10. Neck Rolls *Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine to make sure you are safe to start*
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