Flexibility doesn’t mean being able to do back-bends or splits – it means being able to reach up to the high shelf in the closet, bend down to pick up a dropped coin, and dance without any pain!
Do you remember to stretch before you begin your workout routine? If you’re not stretching before and after you exercise, you could be putting yourself at risk for a serious injury. Besides avoiding a workout-related injury, stretching can also improve your posture, make you stronger, reduce your cholesterol and even help you to lose weight. Flexibility is very important as we get older, since our joints tend to “stiffen up” with age and make everyday tasks (like those above) more difficult. Here are some tips for getting the most out of stretching:
Do you remember to stretch before you begin your workout routine? If you’re not stretching before and after you exercise, you could be putting yourself at risk for a serious injury. Besides avoiding a workout-related injury, stretching can also improve your posture, make you stronger, reduce your cholesterol and even help you to lose weight. Flexibility is very important as we get older, since our joints tend to “stiffen up” with age and make everyday tasks (like those above) more difficult. Here are some tips for getting the most out of stretching:
- The most common mistake women make is stretching until they are in pain. Pushing your body way beyond normal is just asking for trouble and injury to your muscles. Instead, take your time when stretching and only go as far as a little discomfort.
- Ease into that stretch instead of moving quickly. Sudden jerks and movements before our muscles are warmed up can cause your muscles to tear.
- Breathe in. Breathe out. Focusing on your breathing will actually allow your body to relax and make you stronger before your workout.
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