Best Mindful Cooldowns for Athletes

A little self-care goes a long way to help you perform at your best, whether you play a sport or show up as the MVP in your own workouts. And better mobility always scores points for making you feel at the top of your game. These total-body stretches are specially curated to help you recover more easily after any athletic feat. There are also short visualizations you can use to get mentally ready for your sport. And since proper breathing may keep you calm and focused, every cooldown includes deep breathing to help you stay grounded on the playing field, in a workout, or even for competition. Choose one of the five-minute Mindful Cooldowns for a quick standing stretch and meditation. Go for 10 minutes when you have more time to relax. In each section, you can target your upper body, lower body, or total body. Just choose the area that needs the most attention.