Who Needs Flexibility Training ?
Everyone needs to stretch their muscles. Balance is everything when it comes to fitness. Many women practice yoga and follow rigorous cardio programs, but never lift weights. At the same time, many men lift weights but do little cardio and often don't bother to stretch properly, if at all.
If you live a sedentary lifestyle and are stubborn, time cramped, inconsistent, or just plain lazy about exercising, you should at least include a gentle stretching routine somewhere in your day. Even if it's just taking a break from the office or television to stretch and walk around to get the blood moving and the oxygen flowing through your body. It won't necessarily increase your flexibility, but it will at least keep your legs from falling asleep
Immediate Benefits of Flexibility Training:
* Reduce the risk of injury caused by working your muscles
* Encourage blood flow to muscles, helping to distribute oxygen throughout the body. When stretching after a workout, this will help your body cool down and prevent pooling in the veins after you stop moving (eg. in your legs after a cardio workout).
* Reduce muscle soreness the following day
* It feels awesome
Long-Term Benefits:
* Helps to improve your posture
* Gradually increases the range of motion in your joints so that you can bend, reach, or stretch further.
* Keeps your body feeling good as you age
* Encourages you to take time to relax and focus on your body, which will help to improve your stress levels and how you cope.
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