{"id":13818,"date":"2020-12-21T17:16:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T17:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=13818"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-often-should-you-stretch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Stretch To Enjoy The Benefits Associated With Stretching"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Types_Of_Stretches\" >Types Of Stretches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Static_Stretches\" >Static Stretches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Dynamic_Stretches\" >Dynamic Stretches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Ballistic_Stretches\" >Ballistic Stretches\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#How_Long_Should_You_Hold_Your_Stretch\" >How Long Should You Hold Your Stretch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\" >How Often Should You Stretch?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#The_Total_Stretch_Time\" >The Total Stretch Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#The_Results\" >The Results<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Benefits_Of_Stretching\" >Benefits Of Stretching\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Stretching_Helps_Increase_Your_Range_Of_Motion_And_Flexibility_5\" >Stretching Helps Increase Your Range Of Motion And Flexibility (5)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Stretching_Promotes_Better_Posture_5\" >Stretching Promotes Better Posture (5)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Stretching_Helps_Improve_The_Circulation_Of_Blood_Throughout_Your_Body_5\" >Stretching Helps Improve The Circulation Of Blood Throughout Your Body (5)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#Stretching_Essentials\" >Stretching Essentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching is always a good thing to do. It helps one feel better, both mentally and physically. Although stretching is usually not emphasized as much as other types of exercises, it is actually a critical part of any exercise program. Why is this, you may ask? Well, most cardio and strength training exercises tighten one\u2019s muscles. Stretching helps loosen these tight muscles and helps keep your body functioning well. Stretching is also known to increase one\u2019s flexibility, which is a good thing not only now but also when you get older. With that said, how often should you stretch?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Stretches\"><\/span><b>Types Of Stretches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we can answer the question of how frequently you should stretch, it is important to look at the different dynamics of this overlooked exercise. There are different <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretch-marks-from-weight-loss\/\">types of stretches<\/a>. They are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Static_Stretches\"><\/span><b>Static Stretches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of stretching involves stretching a muscle to the end of its range of motion. Once you get to the end of the muscle\u2019s range of motion, you are supposed to hold that position for about 30 seconds. Static stretches are essential when it comes to increasing the length of a muscle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nomanazish\/2020\/03\/31\/why-you-should-do-stretches-every-day-and-the-right-way-to-do-it\/?sh=85fae2545b6c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They do this by organizing the muscular fibres in the direction of the stretching force and by relieving tension. It is advisable to do this type of stretches at the end of a workout session as they work wonders for speedy muscle recovery and increase one\u2019s range of motion. It is not advisable to do this particular type of stretches before a workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openfit.com\/best-stretching-exercises\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The reason for this is the fact that they are not very helpful when it comes to boosting your performance during dynamic movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/\">Stretching For Weight Loss: Feel-Good Exercises That Kick Extra Pounds To The Curb<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33406 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How Often Should You Stretch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_Stretches\"><\/span><b>Dynamic Stretches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretch-routines-for-dancers\/\">stretching<\/a> involves the use of repetitive movements. They help improve the range of motion by working the muscles and joints that are going to be involved in the workout you are about to do or the sport you are about to take part in\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nomanazish\/2020\/03\/31\/why-you-should-do-stretches-every-day-and-the-right-way-to-do-it\/?sh=85fae2545b6c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is actually a recommended way of preparing your body for a workout session, and thus one is advised to perform this particular type of stretching before a workout session. Dynamic stretches help increase circulation without really making the muscles too loose. Just like tight muscles can increase the risk of one sustaining an injury, muscles that are too loose can also do the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is not all. Dynamic stretches help to prepare your nervous system by exercising the neural pathways associated with the skill. This makes this type of stretching the most recommended before a workout session, and you should look to add it to your pre-workout routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ballistic_Stretches\"><\/span><b>Ballistic Stretches\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ballistic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-swimmers\/\">stretches<\/a> use repeated <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planks-for-beginners\/\">bouncing movements to stretch<\/a> the targeted muscle groups\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nomanazish\/2020\/03\/31\/why-you-should-do-stretches-every-day-and-the-right-way-to-do-it\/?sh=85fae2545b6c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although the bouncing aspect of this particular type of stretching may cause an increased risk of getting injured, when done properly; this is doing them from a low-velocity to a high-velocity, and doing static stretches before, it helps reduce the likelihood of an injury occurring\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nomanazish\/2020\/03\/31\/why-you-should-do-stretches-every-day-and-the-right-way-to-do-it\/?sh=85fae2545b6c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This particular type of stretches is also referred to as bouncing stretches (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/stretch-before-exercising\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33404 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4887-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How Often Should You Stretch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4887.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4887-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4887.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4887.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_You_Hold_Your_Stretch\"><\/span><b>How Long Should You Hold Your Stretch?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we can answer that, there are things you need to consider before we can determine how long you should hold a stretch. The first thing to consider is knowing your limits. The body has a way of telling you if you have gone past your limit. When it comes to stretching, if you feel too much pain after stretching, just know you\u2019ve held your stretch for too long. Knowing your limits helps you prevent doing too much as when it comes to exercises, doing more than your body can handle is an easy way of sustaining an injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-to-hold-a-stretch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to consider while stretching is giving your body enough time to relax in the stretched position. What this does is it makes your body realize you can actually do the exercise without getting hurt. It also helps lengthen your tissues safely which in turn helps increase your range of motion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To answer the question on how long you should hold a stretch, anywhere between 10 seconds and 3 minutes is okay (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-to-hold-a-stretch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Of course, the time differs for different people due to either different fitness levels; one might be recovering from an injury and so on. That is why we started by emphasizing the importance of knowing your limit. You don\u2019t want to do too little or too much. You need to do what is enough for you. Doing too little means you might not enjoy the benefits of the exercise while doing too much might cause an injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33401 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4898-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How Often Should You Stretch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4898.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4898-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4898.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4898-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4898.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><\/span><b>How Often Should You Stretch?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how often to stretch is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hiit-workouts-for-men\/\">essential for your health<\/a>. A randomized study was done on the Effect of Stretch Frequency and Sex on the Rate of Gain and Rate of Loss in Muscle Flexibility During a Hamstring-Stretching Program (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2012\/08000\/Effect_of_Stretch_Frequency_and_Sex_on_the_Rate_of.15.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study was aimed at evaluating the effects of different weekly protocols on the rate of gain and decline in hamstring flexibility. This study took 8 weeks, and it involved participants from both genders. The study had 53 participants who were healthy and were of ages 18 to 46. The participants were each randomly assigned a stretching routine group, and some were taken to the control group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The people in the first group were to stretch daily, two times a day. The people in the second group were to stretch daily, but once every day. The participants of the third group were to stretch twice each day for 3 to 4 days a week, and the people in the fourth group were to stretch once a day for 3 to 4 days a week. The last group, which is the control group, did not allow the participants to do any stretching (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2012\/08000\/Effect_of_Stretch_Frequency_and_Sex_on_the_Rate_of.15.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The stretching exercise used in this study was one-legged standing hamstring stretch. The stretching position was to be held for 30 seconds with a 10-second rest before doing another 30 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4848.png\" alt=\"How Often Should You Stretch\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4848.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4848-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4848.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Total_Stretch_Time\"><\/span><strong>The Total Stretch Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-vs-stretching\/\">stretch<\/a> time for each session was 1 minute. The participants were to stretch for only the first four weeks and were measured weekly for their hip range of motion. They did not stretch for the final weeks, but measurements were still taken during the last four weeks. The reason they did not stretch during the last four weeks was so that the study could measure the rate of flexibility decline. Hence the first four weeks were for measuring the gain in flexibility and the last four for measuring the decline in flexibility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2012\/08000\/Effect_of_Stretch_Frequency_and_Sex_on_the_Rate_of.15.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Results\"><\/span><b>The Results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the results, it was seen that there were no significant differences in the rate of flexibility gain and the rate of flexibility decline in all groups except the control group, of course (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2012\/08000\/Effect_of_Stretch_Frequency_and_Sex_on_the_Rate_of.15.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). All four groups increased their hip flexibility in the first four weeks, and all had a similar rate of flexibility decline in the last four weeks. All groups were able to retain significant gains at the end of the study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes without saying but the people who were stretching at least 6 times a week gained more than those who were stretching at least 3 times a week. The gender of the people did not influence the rate of the changes in flexibility. From the results, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-i-workout-abs\/\">stretching<\/a> was equally effective for those who stretched daily or three times a week, provided they stretched at least twice in a day. There was also no difference in terms of the stretching response across the genders even though women are said to be more flexible than men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2012\/08000\/Effect_of_Stretch_Frequency_and_Sex_on_the_Rate_of.15.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To answer the question on how often one should stretch, from the study as long as you stretch at least six times a week, you\u2019re good. It doesn\u2019t matter if you stretch every day or on some days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-does-stretching-feel-good\/\">Why Does Stretching Feel Good? A Health Beneficial Pick-Me-Up We All Need<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33346 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4842-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Often Should You Stretch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4842.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4842-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4842.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4842.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Stretching\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since now you know how often you should stretch, what are the benefits of stretching?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Helps_Increase_Your_Range_Of_Motion_And_Flexibility_5\"><\/span>Stretching Helps Increase Your Range Of Motion And Flexibility <strong>(<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-to-hold-a-stretch\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oblique-stretches\/\">Being flexible<\/a> is always a good thing. When you are flexible, you reduce the risks of getting back pain. Flexibility also helps treat back pain. When you have an increased range of motion, your body is able to be more effective at performing all your daily normal activities. You are also inclined to perform better in sporting events. When you have an increased range of motion, your chances of getting injuries are reduced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\" rel=\"noopener\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Promotes_Better_Posture_5\"><\/span><b>Stretching Promotes Better Posture <\/b><strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-to-hold-a-stretch\">5<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want to have a good posture. A good posture helps with confidence as well as reduces the chances of getting complications like back pains<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33058 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Often Should You Stretch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-3.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-3.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Helps_Improve_The_Circulation_Of_Blood_Throughout_Your_Body_5\"><\/span><b>Stretching Helps Improve The Circulation Of Blood Throughout Your Body <\/b><strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-to-hold-a-stretch\">5<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you stretch, blood is able to move to all the muscles, and this enables blood to provide the muscles with the oxygen they need. This helps with the overall functioning of your body. Improved blood circulation may also be important in speeding the recovery process of your muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Essentials\"><\/span><b>Stretching Essentials<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one, while <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/groin-stretches\/\">stretching<\/a>, you need to make sure you target all the major muscle groups (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diet.mayoclinic.org\/diet\/move\/flexibility-better-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Another thing you should do is to warm up first before stretching (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/stretching-wrong\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is particularly important if you are going for static stretches. Stretching while your muscles are cold can increase your chances of getting injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to note is that for stretches to be effective, you need to hold them for at least 30 seconds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/stretching-wrong\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It takes time to lengthen a tissue safely. You should not bounce while stretching. When you bounce you remove your muscles from the stretch position, and this prevents you from enjoying the benefits associated with stretching as well as increases your chances of getting injured (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diet.mayoclinic.org\/diet\/move\/flexibility-better-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often should you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/deep-piriformis-stretch\/\">stretch<\/a>? As long as you stretch at least six times a week, you are on the right track. Always remember that stretching is an important exercise that you should incorporate into your workout routine. If you have a history of getting injured or are currently injured, you should consult an expert before testing the limits of your flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=How_Often_Should_You_Stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-aab5e49b87.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/stretching-wrong\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Common Ways You May Be Stretching Wrong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., aaptiv.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/stretch-before-exercising\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I need to stretch before exercising? <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2018, nhs.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2012\/08000\/Effect_of_Stretch_Frequency_and_Sex_on_the_Rate_of.15.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Stretch Frequency and Sex on the Rate of Gain and Rate of Loss in Muscle Flexibility During a Hamstring-Stretching Program: A Randomized Single-Blind Longitudinal Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, journals.lww.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diet.mayoclinic.org\/diet\/move\/flexibility-better-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility: Stretch your way to better health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-to-hold-a-stretch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Should You Hold a Stretch?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, healthline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openfit.com\/best-stretching-exercises\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Stretches for Warm-Up, Cooldown, and Everyday Flexibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, openfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nomanazish\/2020\/03\/31\/why-you-should-do-stretches-every-day-and-the-right-way-to-do-it\/\">Why You Should Do Stretches Every Day (And The Right Way To Do It)<\/a> (2020, forbes.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stretching is always a good thing to do. It helps one feel better, both mentally and physically. Although stretching is usually not emphasized as much as other types of exercises, it is actually a critical part of any exercise program. Why is this, you may ask? Well, most cardio and strength training exercises tighten one\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":13820,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"coauthors":[106],"class_list":["post-13818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-betterme-fitness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Often Should You Stretch To Enjoy The Benefits Associated With Stretching - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have been wondering \u2605 HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD STRETCH, \u27a4 there is no need to wonder anymore as we have highlighted all that in this read.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Often Should You Stretch To Enjoy The Benefits Associated With Stretching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you have been wondering \u2605 HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD STRETCH, \u27a4 there is no need to wonder anymore as we have highlighted all that in this read.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_418404904.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"B. 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William\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/0a5a56c9832876cc936f1d668d86e5ed\"},\"headline\":\"How Often Should You Stretch To Enjoy The Benefits Associated With Stretching\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/\"},\"wordCount\":1934,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_418404904.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Fitness\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Stretching is always a good thing to do. It helps one feel better, both mentally and physically. Although stretching is usually not emphasized as much as other types of exercises, it is actually a critical part of any exercise program. Why is this, you may ask? Well, most cardio and strength training exercises tighten one\u2019s muscles. Stretching helps loosen these tight muscles and helps keep your body functioning well. Stretching is also known to increase one\u2019s flexibility, which is a good thing not only now but also when you get older. With that said, how often should you stretch?\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n&nbsp;\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Types Of Stretches<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Before we can answer the question of how frequently you should stretch, it is important to look at the different dynamics of this overlooked exercise. There are different <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretch-marks-from-weight-loss\/\\\">types of stretches<\/a>. They are:\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h3><b>Static Stretches<\/b><\/h3>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This type of stretching involves stretching a muscle to the end of its range of motion. Once you get to the end of the muscle\u2019s range of motion, you are supposed to hold that position for about 30 seconds. Static stretches are essential when it comes to increasing the length of a muscle (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nomanazish\/2020\/03\/31\/why-you-should-do-stretches-every-day-and-the-right-way-to-do-it\/?sh=85fae2545b6c\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). They do this by organizing the muscular fibres in the direction of the stretching force and by relieving tension. It is advisable to do this type of stretches at the end of a workout session as they work wonders for speedy muscle recovery and increase one\u2019s range of motion. 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William","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"B. William","Est. reading time":"11 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/"},"author":{"name":"B. William","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/0a5a56c9832876cc936f1d668d86e5ed"},"headline":"How Often Should You Stretch To Enjoy The Benefits Associated With Stretching","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/"},"wordCount":1934,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_418404904.jpg","articleSection":["Fitness"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching is always a good thing to do. It helps one feel better, both mentally and physically. Although stretching is usually not emphasized as much as other types of exercises, it is actually a critical part of any exercise program. Why is this, you may ask? Well, most cardio and strength training exercises tighten one\u2019s muscles. Stretching helps loosen these tight muscles and helps keep your body functioning well. Stretching is also known to increase one\u2019s flexibility, which is a good thing not only now but also when you get older. With that said, how often should you stretch?\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Types Of Stretches<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we can answer the question of how frequently you should stretch, it is important to look at the different dynamics of this overlooked exercise. There are different <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretch-marks-from-weight-loss\/\">types of stretches<\/a>. They are:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Static Stretches<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of stretching involves stretching a muscle to the end of its range of motion. 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