How to stretch calves after exercise

A lot of beauty is not like to use exercise to lose weight, not only afraid of being turned into a muscle woman, but also worried about the calves will become thick after exercise. How can you relax your calves after exercise to prevent your calves from getting thicker?

Why will the calves become thicker after exercise

When people exercise, the muscles will be in a tight state, and will secrete a lot of lactic acid accumulation, if there is no stretching and massage habits after exercise, will lead to the calves after exercise can not relax and soothe, long-term calves may grow muscles, the so-called calves will become thick.

How to prevent the calves from getting thicker after exercise

As the most important reason for the thickening of the calves after exercise is the accumulation of lactic acid, so after exercise to relax the calf muscles, so that lactic acid out of the body.

Stretching calves

Stretching the calves after exercise can relax the calf muscles and relieve the tightness of the calf muscles. Stretching action one Find a wall, feet in a front and back lunge, toes facing forward, heel to the ground, arms apart, pressed against the wall, the front leg should be bent, the back leg straight, until you feel a stretch or tight feeling in the rear calf, hold for 15-30 seconds, then change legs to do. Do this action to pay attention to the heel can not be lifted, otherwise the effect of stretching will be discounted, if the legs are too tight people, the span between the front and back of the feet can be smaller. Stretching action two Choose a high platform support, the body stands naturally, the upper body to maintain a straight, lower limbs as much as possible to relax. Let the weight fall on the right foot (the right foot should not be skewed outward), slowly lift the left foot, placed on a high platform, the upper body remains straight, and at the same time forward chest and abdomen, the whole body relaxed. Then, the upper body forward, slowly bend over, while slowly pressing down the left leg, head as far as possible to the calf. In the bend, the use of waist downward pressure inertia, further pulling the leg ligaments, muscles. Then change the right leg to repeat the action, alternating exercises. Stretching action three Using a seated position, stretch the leg to keep the knee bent, both hands hold the forefoot of the stretching leg to maintain balance, the forefoot as close to the body as possible, feel the back of the calf of the stretching leg is stretched and soreness, keep the stretching action for 30-60 seconds, and then change legs and repeat. Stretching action four 1, lying on a cushion, bend one leg, let the calf as close as possible or close to the thigh and hip next to the other leg to keep straight. 2, straighten that side of the knee after standing up, the body tends to leg up that side, maintain this action. 3、Pull up the knee with both hands to bring it closer to the body. Stretching action four 1, sitting on the floor with legs straight, hands behind the body into the support, as far as possible, the legs against the floor. 2, so that the knee of one of the legs as far as possible to the thigh bend, bending any stick to the floor, the other leg straight. 3, the waist straight, to the leg straight side of the rotation, hands as far as possible to touch the bent leg.

Massage calves

Massage can not only help relax the tight calf muscles after exercise, but also help exercise metabolites out of the legs faster, which can avoid swelling and soreness after exercise and thickening of the calves. Massage calf method one 1, with two hands while pinching the calf muscles on the stomach of the leg while massaging from the middle to the top and bottom, constantly changing the muscles pressed and pinched, each leg massage for 3 minutes. 2, like wringing rag left and right wring calf leg belly muscles, from the ankle to the knee constantly change the wringing place, each leg insist on 3 minutes. 3, both hands hold the calf, thumbs press the front of the calf leg bone, massage from bottom to top, repeat 3 times. Massage calf method two With a standing position, hands from the ankle to the root of the thigh sliding massage. Massage along the inner and outer thighs upward, respectively. Repeat the massage for 30 times on the left and right feet. Massage calf method three Standing posture, legs straight, hands from the ankle to massage the calf belly, from bottom to top, have been pushing massage to the knee, this massage action needs to be carried out 30 times.

Warm water foot soak

After exercise, you can soak your calves in warm water, which can promote blood circulation and help discharge the waste accumulated on the calves after exercise. After soaking your feet, then perform a proper massage or patting, so that the calf muscles are completely relaxed.