Whether you’ve been trying to increase your step count , or attempting the 6-6-6 walking challenge , you may sit down afterwards and find your legs feeling stiff and sore.

One of the easiest ways to minimize this discomfort is to stretch before you sit down. I spoke to Melissa Kendter , a personal trainer and running coach, to find out what stretches she recommends after you hit your step goal for the day.

“After a long walk, the main goal is to release tension, restore mobility, and encourage better blood flow so your muscles recover well and you feel good,” she says. “I chose a series of dynamic and static stretches that collectively target your hips, spine, chest, calves, back and legs. It’s everything you need after a long walk to reset posture, lengthening the body in various

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