The first time I got asked to go to Yoga I said "No way I'm not flexible!" the lady who asked me laughed and said "neither am I that's why I go!!!" The first few months of my weight loss journey I never stretched once. Maybe if I was super sore Id throw my leg on the side of the bath tub and lean forward for 1.2 seconds and call it a night but other than that I just didn't know why I had to. Now I stretch after every work out and through out the day.
Why Stretch?
Stretching prevents injury
Increases preformance
Increases or maintains flexibility
Offsets muscle soreness or stiffness after working out
Reduced muscle tension
Increased movements in your joints
Increased blood circulation
Basic stretching rules:
- Stretch slowly and with control
- No bouncing
- No pain
- Don't compare your flexibility with others
- The key is to relax
- Breathing should be slow, rhythmical. Don't hold breath.
- Hold only stretch tensions that feel good
So next time you do some physical activities take an extra 5-10 mins and do your muscles a favor and stretch them out!
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Hey there! I'm a new follower from Fitness Friday! I love this post- Stretching is often overlooked, but it's SO important!
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New follower from Fitness Friday here on the blog hop! I know I need to stretch more, great post on it thanks!
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I was the same about Yoga..Now I love it and can actually reach my toes!!!! I love to stretch though, it just feels so darn good!!!
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Super great tips, thanks for sharing! I always forget how important it is to stretch!
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When I'm in a rush the stretching is always the first thing to be dropped. Actually, I've been a lot more consistent with stretching after workouts and runs. Great info!
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So much controversial info about stretching out there. I don't do static stretches at all. I practice Iyengar yoga, so the stretching is still not static. I do only 4 dynamic stretches before a run. Injury free after a year, so I will stick with it.
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I recently started to take a yoga class twice a week. It is great!! :)
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I am now following you back :)
Stopping by to say hello. Thanks for the tips. I just started working out.
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(That comment was meant to be on the corn salad recipe, not sure what happened, but I love your exercise tips too!)
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