It is common knowledge that stretching is important for maintaining and improving flexibility and proper flexibility helps keep muscles functioning and feeling well. Unfortunately, while most people know flexibility is important, few people take the time to adequately stretch their muscles. As a result, I wrote this article to explain why stretching is so important…
Pilates For Starters
Losing weight is a tough task but if you wish to reduce inches from a particular part of the body, it gets tougher. It is disheartening and disappointing when even after spending loads of money and hours in the gym, you just cannot get into your favorite dress because of your protruding tummy. What you…
Stretching: What Runners Need to Know
Ever wonder what does stretching do and why is it important? Do you stretch before working out? Health experts recommend stretching each major muscle group at least twice a week for 60 seconds. If you exercise regularly, you should do it more often. Stretching helps you stay flexible and prevent injuries. It also prepares your…
To Stretch or Not To Stretch Pre Workout?
Stretching or not stretching before a workout is a pretty controversial topic, especially when it comes to static stretches. There is research that shows better performance when stretching prior to a workout, and there is also research showing better performance when not stretching prior to a workout. I don’t really believe anyone is really wrong…
Stretching – The Truth
There are a couple schools of thought relative to stretching. One school says “why,” and my school says because it helps alleviate joint pain, back pain, reduce muscle soreness, reduce stress, aid in workout recovery, loosen tight muscles, improve posture, increase functionality, increase range of motion in joints, and possibly help your social life. Got…
Should We Stretch Before Exercise?
Stretching is a term that is used very loosely in the fitness industry. Everybody has been taught as young kids to stretch out. I remember in 1st grade physical education, my teacher leading us through stretches before a game of kickball. When to stretch or not to stretch at all is the question you can…
How to Stretch Muscles Safely
An important aspect of your exercise routine, stretching muscles safely can increase flexibility, reduce risk of injury, and provide pain relief associated with exercise. As most aerobic and strength training programs naturally cause muscles to contract and flex, it’s important to balance the workout with lengthening, or stretching, muscles afterward. Regular stretching after a workout…
The 5 Major Benefits of Stretching After Exercise
Stretching is a simple, effective activity that enhances athletic performance, reduces muscle soreness after exercise, and decreases the likelihood of pain and discomfort. There are five major benefits of stretching: Reduce Muscle Soreness after Exercise Post-exercise muscle soreness often accompanies strenuous activity, particularly if you have not cooled down properly. The pain is caused by…
Stretching – Before, After, Or During a Workout
Stretching is so simple and basic, yet people get very confused about when to stretch. Should you stretch before exercise or after or during or some combination? Here is what some experts sat as well as what I actually do in practice. Stretching before exercise is a great thing, in fact I won’t exercise with…
Why Stretching Should Be Done First
Stretching is a very important step in bodybuilding prior to doing your training exercises. It may not sound so important though, since for most people though, stretching doesn’t look very appealing and of course, it seems as if that stretching just doesn’t do much good for a person. This is the part of the article…