Not all stretching exercises are created equal. Some types of stretches will help you perform better if used before you exercise, while others may put you at risk of injury. There are 2 kinds of stretches to be aware of: 1. Static Stretching 2. Dynamic Stretching Static stretching is the kind of stretching where you…

Scientifically performed workout emphasises on stretching exercise before and after workout. For any kind of workout like aerobics, weightlifting or cardio exercise, your body has to be prepared first and that is what stretching exercise does. It helps reduce the body stiffness and relax the muscles improving their flexibility for various movements. Proper stretching eases…

What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? You stretch. This feels good and it’s important to engage in regular stretching exercises in order to maintain a flexible and healthy body. Some benefits to stretching include: – Reduced muscle tension – Greater range of joint movement – Increased blood flow…

A review in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine (March 2005) shows that there is no good evidence that stretching prevents sports injuries. Muscles and tendons tear when the force applied to them is greater than their inherent strength, so anything that makes a muscle stronger helps to prevent injuries. Strengthening muscles helps prevent muscle…

Stretching: Here is a first step we can all do when trying to motivate ourselves to become more involved with Health & Fitness. Start your training program here. Stretching is highly important, useful and vital to the construct of the human anatomy. So much so, that the designer and Creator of this endless marvel has…

A stretch routine is something most regular exercisers give a complete go-by. But reading this might make it your prime goal. It is hard work no doubt. But the results make it well worth the efforts involved. A stretch involves a lengthening of the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that surround a joint and make…

Your fitness goals will be much easier to achieve if you do a daily stretching routine. This kind of exercise program is suggested by almost all fitness professionals in order to get back or improve your flexibility. Stretching your muscles on a daily basis will help protect your body from injury during fitness activities or…

It is the accepted dogma in the health and fitness industry that stretching is an important part of a regular training program. We’ve been told that passive stretching will help prevent injury, improve performance, reduce DOMS, and should be part of a warm-up and cool-down. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims,…

Generally, we should be capable to bend over or reach for something easily because our bodies as supposed to be flexible. Simple stretching activities must be carried out without troubles. However, some people have difficulties in performing these activities. As we get older and less active the less flexible we become. Every dictionary defines stretching…

It is very important to stretch before exercising. If you are about to exercise you should do some stretches before you start. Stretching will prevent pulled muscles and aches and pains. It will also help to improve your range of motion in some joints. You will soon find that stretching yourself fit is both enjoyable…