Stretching Benefits
Stretching has many benefits. It helps with stress reduction, increased circulation, and even increased energy levels! It can also help your range of motion as you age, when everyday activities can become harder because your muscles aren’t as elastic as they used to be. You may find yourself surprised to enjoy stretching after a few weeks of doing it consistently and find it to be a vital part of your daily routine.
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The best time to stretch is after your warm-up, because your body is less stiff after you have warmed up and you will be more flexible. The thing that is great about stretching after your warm up is that you decrease the chance of injury. Bruce Lee actually hurt his back because he decided to pick up a 135-pound barbell and he had not done any type of warm-up. Bruce would have had no problem with that kind of weight if he had properly warmed up, so take your time with your warm-up so you can truly benefit in your stretching.
Hello
Thank you for the great post. I would like to emphasize couple of things. People can joy the health benefits of stretching only when they are consistent. No matter if you are stretching in the morning to wake up your body or in the evening to relax your body, you have to do it every day. A smart thing to do is to start from easy exercises and move slowly to more difficult ones.
Best Regards
Nataly Good
Nataly, thank you for your comments! Yes, this is very true. It absolutely must be done every day to truly enjoy the full health benefits of stretching.