When was the last time you did a proper cool down after a workout? If “I can’t remember” is your best guess, you’re not alone.

Recovery is one of those things we all know to be important but rarely manage to prioritise; it doesn’t feel as directly productive as strength training or going for a run, so it’s easy to let it slip to the bottom of your priorities list.

But following a proper recovery routine isn’t just crucial for reducing muscle soreness after a tough workout. Stretching and mobility-focused exercises can improve performance. Not only can they help to heal the micro-tears that form during exercise by boosting blood flow to the area, but they can aid the breakdown of lactic acid in the muscles and help to improve the range of motion in your joints – allowing you to perform better the next time you exercise.

4 quick and easy at-home mobility exercises to help you prioritise recovery in 2024