Taking the time to stretch after a run is important for injury prevention.

Here, Traci Copeland shares the seven running cool down stretches she recommends.

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

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Your poor, unfortunate soles.

Your feet are always going to be sore too, they need a little extra love, Copeland says.

Obviously, running is hard on your feet, because you are literally pounding them into the pavement.

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Does Dancing Count as Cardio?

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A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

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Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

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Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team United States celebrates with husband Hunter Woodhall after winning the gold medal in the Women’s Long Jump Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.