When it comes to fitness, you usually think about sweating and working, right? Remember last week when we talked about the benefits of doing both cardio and weights? Now it's time to add that last component and look at why stretching, that funny looking thing you can do anywhere, even in jeans at the store, is just as important as the running shoes and water bottle when it comes to completing your workout.
According to The Mayo Clinic stretching has the following benefits:
- Stretching increases flexibility.
- Stretching improves range of motion of your joints.
- Stretching improves circulation.
- Stretching promotes better posture. .
- Stretching can relieve stress.
- Stretching may help prevent injury.
Think you don't have time to fit in stretching? Are you picturing YOGA gurus? Don't worry, according to Sparks People you just need 10 minutes a day to reap the benefits. Still not convinced? How about this: Longer Muscled appear leaner naturally. That's right, you can improve your posture, lengthen your muscles and look five pounds leaner with ten minutes a day and zero sweat.
Now we're talking.
Stay tuned for tips on how to fit in each of these three components in to your busy lives. The best fitness plan is one that works for you. Let's make it happen.
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I'm a true believer that stretching makes all the difference in a work out.
Now if only I could get the bendiness back of my 16 year old self…