We all know the importance of exercise, right!? But what about stretching? 🤔 Oftentimes, stretching takes a back seat to your exercise routine. Here are some helpful benefits to consider.
⏬️ Benefits of stretching ⏬️
1️⃣ Improve your performance in physical activities.
2️⃣ Decrease your risk of injuries.
3️⃣ Help your joints move through their full range of motion.
4️⃣ Increase muscle blood flow.
5️⃣ Enable your muscles to work most effectively.
6️⃣ Improve your ability to do daily activities.
ALERT‼️ Be aware stretching incorrectly is also something to consider because it can actually do more harm than good.
Here are some tips to consider keeping stretching safe⏬️
1️⃣ Don’t consider stretching a warmup
2️⃣ Strive for symmetry
3️⃣ Focus on major muscle groups
4️⃣ Hold your stretch
5️⃣ Don’t aim for pain (common.
mistake)
6️⃣ Make stretches body part specific
7️⃣ Keep up with your stretching
Try to incorporate more stretching as much as you can; your body will thank you🙏🏾
Let's Stretch it out 👌🏾
