Why your body keeps moving after a workout

The body's instinct to move post-workout

Following strenuous exercise, your body naturally wants to move. This instinct lessens discomfort and speeds up healing.

Comprehending extreme exercise

Tiredness, heart rate, effort, and breathing all affect how intense an exercise session is. Your maximum heart rate is around 220 minus your age.

Why heart rate matters

Your heart beats more quickly to power your muscles during vigorous exercise. Movement after exercise aids in the gradual recovery of your heart rate to normal.

Eliminating muscular waste

Lactate, which is produced during exercise, might impede recuperation. Following exercise, light movement aids in the removal of lactate and its subsequent usage as fuel.

Benefits of blood redistribution

Movement after exercise helps return blood flow from muscles to organs, promoting a speedier recovery and preventing vertigo.

Leg movement promotes circulation

Blood is pumped back to the heart by your leg muscles, particularly your calves. Walking or mild heel raises after exercise improve circulation.

When you are unable to move

Lay down and raise your legs if you are too tired to move. This facilitates healing and increases heart blood flow.

Active recovery outperforms passive