Why is stretching good for you?

Stretching is good for you! 

Why is stretching good for you?

There are so many reasons why stretching is good for you. Having great mobility in this life is going to help you do so many more things than if you aren’t flexible. You will be able to run around with friends, kids, your friends' kids, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to name a few. And none of those things have to do with being athletic or running a marathon. It is, in general, good to be flexible and limber in your regular daily life. 

Why is stretching good for you if you are interested in fitness?

Stretching is good for you if you are interested in fitness because of all of the above reasons, as well as for your fitness. If you are more flexible, then you are not going to get hurt or be injured. If you are more flexible, then you are going to be able to work harder in your workouts because you will be able to move better.

When should I stretch?

You should stretch after you workout or after you have moved some. You should not stretch cold muscles, as that could actually injure yourself. When you have completed a workout is the perfect time to stretch and cooldown after you have walked a little to slow down your heart rate. 

Why should I stretch? 

You should stretch because it is going to help your body age better as a whole, and you will thank yourself when you are eighty years old, and you can still move around like you are 50. Stretching is not the only thing that you should be keeping up with, you should also be working out and moving your body in ways that you enjoy! You do not have to do all of this intense exercise, however, you should be taking care of yourself. 

What else does stretching do for you?

1. It helps with headaches 

2. Helps with blood flow, so you are less achy

3. Improves posture

4. Helps your body work work better without having to work harder

Here are some fun stretches to do on the daily:

Lower Body

1. Lunge with Twist

2. Pretzel Stretch/Bear Hug Stretch

3. Hamstring Stretch (Sitting down)

4. Toes on Wall Calf Stretch

5. Figure Four Stretch

Upper Body

1. Tricep Stretch

2. Seated Shoulder Squeeze

3. Extended Puppy Pose (Childs Pose but on your knees)

4. Seated Neck Release

5. Back stretch (Fold Arms in front of you)