07/11/2019 / By Zoey Sky
It is common to hear that exercising daily for at least 30 minutes helps improve your overall well-being. But did you know that stretching also offers various health benefits such as improving your flexibility and strengthening your muscles?
Stretching, or flexibility exercise, is a form of exercise that targets major muscle groups. This kind of exercise helps prepare the muscles before you use them for various physical activities.
Take note that stretching is different from warm up and cool down exercises. It is beneficial to combine elements of stretching with both when exercising for better results.
There are two types of stretches: static and dynamic stretches.
Doing stretches also offers the following health benefits.
If you’re not sure how to stretch properly and you don’t want to hurt yourself, follow the tips below.
As you get used to stretching daily, you can try a more intense exercise by using an elastic band to further stretch your muscles.
Stretch your muscles regularly to become more limber and improve blood flow to your extremities. If you’re not used to exercising, use stretching to gently help your body become accustomed to physical activity. Once you’re more limber, consider full-on exercise sessions to boost your overall health.
Stretching isn’t just something you do before you exercise. Whether you’re young or old, different types of stretches can help improve your flexibility and range of motion.
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