By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India You may spend hours lifting, running, or sweating in pursuit of fitness — but what you do after the workout could determine whether your muscles grow stronger or silently break down. Most people skip post-exercise stretching, assuming it’s optional or outdated. Yet science and traditional wisdom—from Ayurveda to modern sports medicine—agree that stretching after exercise is the key to rebooting