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Stretching Routine
Why Stretching Is Just as Important as Exercise?
Did you know that regular #stretching is just as important as regular Exercise?If you’re like me, you probably neglect this aspect of your #fitness regime, even though stretching has major benefits.
Hopefully these reasons will inspire you to make it part of your schedule!
For Your Body
- Helps improve flexibility (increases your range of motion)
- Assists in correct posture by lengthening tight muscles that pull areas of the body away from their intended position (because of so much time at our computers, many of us have tight chest muscles which pulls the #shoulders and head forward, leaving us with a hunched shoulder look)
- Potential to decrease #injury by preparing muscles for work before activity
- Increases blood and nutrient supply to muscles, thereby possibly reducing muscle soreness
For Your Mind
- Even a short amount of time (10-15 minutes) of stretching can calm the mind, provide a mental break, and give your body a chance to recharge
- Classes like yoga or pilates offer you a chance to spend an hour releasing tension physically and mentally
Skip the Pre-Workout Stretch
Your muscles should be #warm
before you begin your stretching. Do a warmup before a workout that
simulates the movements you’ll be doing in order to warm up and prepare
your body. Stretch after the workout when your muscles are already warm.
Focus on the Muscles That Need the Most Help
Instead of
trying to stretch your whole body after every time you exercise, focus
on a key area of the body each time. Spend longer on each stretch and
include more stretches for each area. If you are aware of muscles that
are tight, then focus on those ones.
Include One Long-Duration Flexibility Session Each Week
Choose a
flexibility class, such as yoga, hot yoga, pilates, or do your own
flexibility work for 45-60 minutes at least once a week. If you’re
having trouble sticking to it, follow these #strategies and build it into your #schedule / #calendar.
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