The article emphasizes the importance of incorporating stretching into workout routines for athletes. It highlights that practices like yoga improve recovery by increasing blood flow and oxygenation to the muscles. Instructors Amanda Sacks and Jillian McLaughlin Wirtz advocate for mindful breathing techniques during stretching, which foster relaxation and greater muscle benefit. A selection of seven essential yoga poses is suggested for muscle recovery, allowing athletes to target specific areas or follow a sequence for optimal results.
Practicing yoga directly after a workout alleviates overall tension, expands blood flow to your muscles and ensures oxygen and nutrients energize your tissues.
The focus on breathing allows us to stretch and strengthen these muscles in a more mindful way rather than just repeating the same generic stretches.
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