Meditative Breath and Workout Breathing

First, is stretching. We have to limber up the vital parts of our bodies — arms and legs, shoulders and chest — before we start swinging or Pressing. We stretch before we move the bell, not after. After a workout, too many major muscle groups are worked in a specific set, and they’re heated, and moving them into stretching right away is not a good idea. Wait a couple of hours after you’ve completed the work if you feel stiff or cramped. You can do a few push ups or pull ups if you need some immediate relief after a workout.