The more you stretch, the more you move your muscles, and the more flexible you become. Over time, stretching will become easier for your body which results in improved flexibility.
Posture
Poor posture—a common and increasing problem—can start to be reversed and healed with daily stretching. Because stretching strengthens your muscles and encourages proper alignment, your body posture will be less slouched and more vertical.
Injury Prevention
The more you prepare your muscles for any exercising movement, the more your likelihood of injury is decreased. When your muscles are warm and stretched, movement becomes easier and more fluid-like which helps with injury prevention.
Increased Nutrients and Reduced Soreness
Most people know that stretching increases blood supply, but they do not realize that it also increases nutrient supply to muscles. Because stretching allows blood to flow through your body, the nutrients in the blood are being carried and spread out all throughout your body as well. An increased blood and nutrient supply also helps reduce soreness.
Calmed Mind
Stretching provides your mind with a mental break. It allows you to recharge and refresh the blood flow throughout your body, resulting in a calmer and more peaceful mindset. Release Tension Stretching is a very effective form of stress management. When feeling overwhelmed, muscles tighten acting as a defensive strategy. The more you stretch, the less tense muscles will be.
Increased Energy
Because stretching allows for an increased blood and nutrient flow throughout the body, not only will you feel refreshed, but also your energy levels will be increased resulting in an improved sense of invigoration.
Reap the benefits of stretching by clicking on one of the stretch and join mobility routines below or join us in our Spinal Hygiene + Stretch Classes! The first half of these classes focus on a routine you can do daily to improve your posture and spinal health while the second half will lead you through some extra joint health and stretching for the rest of the body. For class times and to register click here.
Posture and Spinal Hygiene Routine
Shoulder Routine
Hip Routine