Stretching after a workout is an important step to prevent fatigue, injury, and will help your muscles recover faster. It’s also a great way to improve your overall flexibility and range of motion. But if you’re in a hurry stretching after a workout sometimes takes a backseat. I know it can be tempting to skip stretching after an intense workout, but taking 5 to 10 minutes to dedicate to stretching after a workout can reduce muscle tension and boost your performance the next time you workout. So don’t forget to stretch after a hard workout session and check out these five post-workout stretches.