Stretching is an essential part of any exercise routine, including a CrossFit® workout. After our WOD (workout of the day) at Bombers CrossFit in Dayton, OH, you should stretch for at least 10 minutes. There are many benefits of this routine for the muscles, and with the help of our certified trainers who have experience helping several people at once, they know the value of cooling down correctly.

Benefits of Stretching After Exercise

Increase Circulation

When you stretch all the muscles you’ve been using, you encourage the blood to flow to those areas. This is excellent for healing the micro-tears in your muscle fibers and boosting strength in that area. It also helps decrease muscle fatigue, so you’ll recover quicker from your CrossFit workout.

Decreased Soreness

Increased blood flow also helps circulate lactic acid out of your muscles, ensuring they’ll ache less as you cool down. Not only does this make it easier to go about your day, but it also makes it easier to jump back into your next WOD. This will allow you to push yourself harder and enjoy the benefits of a more consistent exercise routine.

Relaxation

As your muscles contract repeatedly throughout your CrossFit workout, they begin to default to a shorter, tenser state. Stretching helps relax and lengthen your muscles to a natural position, which is good for your movement and posture. Muscle relaxation also has psychological benefits, calming your mind and reducing stress hormones, which would otherwise have a negative effect on your health.

You need to stretch carefully after your gym session. Take the time to perform static stretches for each muscle group you’ve exercised during your CrossFit workout. By doing so, you’ll meet your fitness goals better and fulfill your daily responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to meet with one of our certified trainers, call (318) 401-1538, or send a message online to find someone in Dayton, Kettering, Oakwood, or Bellbrook.