How Do You Stretch After Gymnastics Class?
Stretching after gymnastics class maintains your flexibility, loosens your muscles and fends off soreness. Since gymnastics is a total body workout, most of your muscles will need stretching when you’re done. Stretch your legs and torso. Sit on the floor, spreading your legs into a wide V shape. Lift your right arm over your head, while you slowly bring your right ear down to your left thigh or knee. Hold this stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat on the right side, and then bring your entire torso down so that your nose touches the floor in between your legs. If you can’t go all the way for this or any of the other stretches, don’t force yourself. Simply do as much as you can. Your body gradually will be able to do more as your muscles stretch further. Stand up. Take a big step with your right leg, bending at the knee to enter a lunge. Move your upper body a bit forward to stretch your thigh, keeping your back leg straight. You can place your hands on the floor by your front foot to ta
