(THIS IS STEP 2 IN MY WELLNESS TIPS LIST THAT I AM COMPILING:)
Why do we need to stretch? Well, stretching has many benefits, a few of which are:- Stretching will help you stand taller because it combats age related height loss by helping maintain proper joint alignment
- Stretching will help relieve stiffness, both muscular and joint related by increasing range of motion.
- Stretching helps prepare the body for physical tasks, reducing the chance of injury.
- Stretching helps create balance and stability.
- Stretching can help focus your mind, alm you down and just down right feel good!!!!
- If you're under 40, hold your stretches for 30 seconds. If you're over 40, hold them for 60 seconds. As you reach your 40s, your muscles become less pliable, so they need to be stretched longer.
- SYMPTOMS OF POOR FLEXIBILITY:General stiffness......Aches and pains.....Sharp or shooting pains in full range of motion activities.....Discomfort in sitting for long periods of time.....Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning.....Muscle discomfort in the morning that improves over the course of the day.....Tension headaches—usually caused by neck and back stiffness.....Chronic isolated muscle injury.....Feeling of general muscle fatigue.....Joint pain
-- Stretching Dos & Don’ts--
Do…- Stretch at least 3 days per week
- Stretch only to the point of mild discomfort
- Hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds
- Repeat each stretch 3 to 5 times
- -- Bounce; this tightens your muscles
- -- Hold painful positions; this can tear your muscles
- -- Exercise an injured area without consulting a medical professional
- --Hold your breath; this starves your muscles of oxygen
Now, I have compiled some video of different types of stretches.Give them a try... focus and work those stretches!!!Basic yoga stretches:25 minute video of a beginning Yoga class:10 minute Pilates stretches for flexibility:To prevent lower back pain:
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