30 days of giving - Day #21: Stretch and Stay Young
An important component of exercise is stretching; however, this is often overlooked. Many people are more concerned with getting in and getting their workout done and then rushing out the door to get to the next appointment.
However, taking the time to stretch will result in many great benefits, including having increased range of motion around a joint to prevent injury and allow for better movement.
You will want to work on flexibility two to three days per week or preferrably after every workout. Static stretching is the best kind of stretching to do after a workout. To perform this kind of stretching safely and correctly position your body until you feel the point of light stretching or mild discomfort and hold for 10-30 seconds and repeat two to four times.
It is always best, and most safe, to stretch the muscles when the body is warm. It is easy to stretch at your desk, on the floor, standing or in a sitting in a chair as well as activities like restorative, yin or hatha yoga.
