You did it! You finished your workout for the day, feeling the energy (and maybe a bit of fatigue) after giving it your all.

Stretching provides for a greater range of motion and flexibility. A pigeon pose can be a great post-workout stretch for hip flexors and glutes. Natalya Ugryumova/iStockphoto/Getty Images.

Stretching the abs relieves post-workout soreness, improves posture and counteracts the effects of sitting all day.

Post-workout static stretching can be beneficial for promoting relaxation, reducing muscle tension, and potentially improving long-term flexibility when performed consistently over time.

Easy, effective and time-efficient, these stretches will help you to recover faster ahead of your next run or workout.

“A lot of people like to jump right into the workout, but stretching before and after is what’s going to determine how effective your workout can be for today and the next time you do it ...

The pigeon pose is a static stretch Houlin highly recommended for post-workout. You’re on the ground with your front leg in a 90-degree bend at the knee with the back leg extended behind you.

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

Stretching provides for a greater range of motion and flexibility. A pigeon pose can be a great post-workout stretch for hip flexors and glutes. Natalya Ugryumova/iStockphoto/Getty Images.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some ...