Stretches are exercises designed to develop muscle flexibility, elasticity and joint flexibility. It is important to stretch all muscle groups.
In addition to the general stretches that concern the whole body, do not forget to stretch more specifically those muscle groups that will receive the training burden. So in this way you will avoid any injuries during training.
The duration varies, from a few minutes such as 5-10 minutes, and up to 60 minutes if a full stretching class is performed. A simple program of systematic stretching can maintain the flexibility-elasticity of the muscles as well as the flexibility-mobility of the joints at very good levels.
The key to a healthy, natural posture is the balance between the strength and flexibility of the competing muscles.
This balance is best achieved through exercises and stretching programs.
Stretch results:
The systematic implementation of a program of stretching exercises, whether in combination with some sports activities or not, is sure to bring many benefits to the practitioner. Such as:
- Muscle relaxation
- Relief from muscle pain
- Reduction of stress and tension
- Injury prevention
- Development of elasticity-flexibility
- Performance improvement
- Develop self-discipline