Relaxing after your workout is about being lazy after all that hard work. In fact, making sure that your muscles are able to fully relax can help to ensure that you don't find yourself stiff and in pain later. After your workout, you will have a stretching and cool down routine that you go through with your trainer. If, afterward, you still feel wound up, continue moving slowly and stretching for another 5-10 minutes until you're feeling back to normal and your heart rate has lowered.
After your workout, shower and change clothing. The hot water will help your muscles continue to relax and rinse sweat off of your body keeping your poor unblocked. The change in clothing is not only for aromatic reasons, but also to lower chances of rashes from wearing sweaty clothes. Once you are fresh and clean, treat yourself to a post-workout smoothie to replenish nutrients and re-energize yourself.
For the full relaxation experience, a weekly massage will do wonders for your body and soul.
