After an intensive sports session, your body and mind don’t just “switch off.” Your heart rate stays elevated, stress hormones can remain high for a while, and your muscles are busy repairing tiny exercise-induced microtears that help you get stronger over time. Relaxation, in this context, isn’t laziness, it’s a key part of performance.The good news: relaxing after hard training can be simple, enjoyable, and highly effective. With a few smart routines, you can shift your nervous system into rec [...]