It’s absolutely amazing how many people who are trying to build muscle simply get changed and start going into their weight lifting routines right away without first stretching. I realize that stretching is boring and seems like there is no benefit to it however, the truth of the matter is that properly stretching before your…

Stretching can be an important element to your workout routines. Keeping the muscles from being so tight can have huge benefits, and even add to your strength. More than that, it can add to your range of motion, and overall muscle health. Find out how and when to add stretching to your workout routines. The…

There is nothing more gratifying than a nice cool down and stretch after an intense workout session. Not only does cooling down allow your body to slowly decrease heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, which in turn prevents blood pooling and the possibility of fainting, but it also is a great mental break for…

In this article I will explain why stretching should be number one in your workout routine. As a AFFA certified personal trainer. I always make sure to explain the benefits of stretching and why it is a must in any workout. Remember before starting any workout routine to consult your physician. When should you stretch?…

Stretching is no new phenomenon. There are many forms of it being pursued that have long since been around such as Yoga and Pilates. However, it gives our body new life, energy and a better sense of wellness. Our body naturally craves stretching. What is the first thing we do after sitting on a plane…

Stretching the back can minimize back pain. When you stretch the back, you promote healthy joints, muscles, bones, connective tissues, and so on. Stretch exercises are the action of expanding the muscles, which straightens them. Various types of stretch workouts recline and rest the back. When you perform stretch workouts, you want to make sure…

Stretching exercises are primarily designed to help lengthening of the muscles. The other benefits of stretching are that it increases the mobility of joints, your body’s flexibility level is improved, the range and posture of limbs and joints, blood circulation is increased, injuries that occurs due to weight training, sports or other exercises is prevented…

Stretching before you begin exercising is something sports enthusiasts know is crucial to a healthy workout. Individuals who are just beginning a workout routine, though, may not be aware of how important a pre-workout stretching routineis. When you stretch you infuse your muscles with oxygen and help to relax them before you begin the workout….

Credit it to the evolving fitness world, many health clubs are offering effective programs to assist one’s journey towards dropping weight. Everyone wants to be as shapely as Hollywood’s Jessica Alba or Jessica Simpson, or as lean as Josh Hartnett or Brad Pitt. To get that perfect-body you want, you have to be consistent with…

Resistance training is great, but adding a stretch workout afterward will give you much better results. It is a common myth that stretching out before a workout will keep you from hurting yourself, but it turns out that the opposite is true. Researchers from the University of Hawaii-Moana studied over a thousand marathon runners. They…