The Benefits of Stretching

Stretching will improve appearance, flexibility, health, and overall performance. In this article we will learn more about benefits of stretching.

First, warm-up for 5-10 minutes at a low intensity (such as the elliptical machine, exercise bike, or treading mill) and stretch the muscles used. If your workout time allows it, a cardiovascular exercise for at least 20 minutes at a faster pace is recommended. Then, a 5-10 minute cool down at low intensity should be completed. cool down for 5-10 minutes at a low intensity (50-60 per cent of your maximum heart rate). Now that you’ve warmed up, you should stretch every major muscle group. 

Why should you stretch?

• It builds bigger, better-quality muscles.
• Stretching helps prevent postural problems.
• It results in far less muscle-pulling over extension injuries compared to not stretching.
• Simple stretches increase range of motion.
• It improves muscle appearance.
• Flexibility exercises help prevent overuse injuries from occurring.
• Stretching gives you more flexibility, which prevents soreness, allowing for faster recovery and better muscle growth.
• Stretching allows for a more active lifestyle later in life.
• It invigorates the circulatory, respiratory and neuromuscular systems.

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