I asked a physical therapist for her top three stretches for walking, here’s what she recommends

If you regularly walk 10,000 steps a day, you might find yourself experiencing muscle soreness or stiffness. I can certainly feel it in my calves, hips and thighs after a long day on my feet, and have often found myself wondering if I should be stretching when I get in.

So, I spoke to Dr Raqeulle Felder, a doctor of physical therapy and the owner of PocketLiveWell . Felder explained that yes, it is important to stretch after walking if you don’t want sore legs, particularly if you’ve walked a long distance or over a variety of different terrains.

“Long walks are a great activity to increase cardiovascular health and muscle endurance,” she says. “Stretching after long walks helps restore muscle length, promotes circulation and speeds up recovery. Stretching also decreases the possibilit