{"id":15202,"date":"2021-01-04T20:45:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T20:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=15202"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"benefits-of-stretching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of Stretching: Here\u2019s Why You Should Incorporate That Extra Feel-Good Time Into Your Daily Life"},"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 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Stretching_Tips\" >Stretching Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Stretching_Is_Not_A_Warm-Up_Activity\" >Stretching Is Not A Warm-Up Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Focus_On_Tight_Muscles\" >Focus On Tight Muscles<\/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\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Minimize_Bouncing\" >Minimize Bouncing<\/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\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Stretch_At_Least_2-3_Days_Per_Week_For_A_Minimum_Of_10_Minutes_A_Day\" >Stretch At Least 2-3 Days Per Week For A Minimum Of 10 Minutes A Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Do_Not_Stretch_Beyond_The_Comfort_Zone\" >Do Not Stretch Beyond The Comfort Zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Dont_Overdo_It\" >Don&#8217;t Overdo It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Stretching_Techniques\" >Stretching Techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Static_Stretching_Technique\" >Static Stretching Technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Dynamic_Stretching_Technique\" >Dynamic Stretching Technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#PNF\" >PNF<\/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\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Ballistic_Stretching\" >Ballistic Stretching\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#How_To_Start_A_Stretching_Routine\" >How To Start A Stretching Routine?<\/a><\/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\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Benefits_Of_Stretching\" >Benefits Of Stretching<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Increased_Flexibility\" >Increased Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Better_Posture\" >Better Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Increased_Energy_Levels\" >Increased Energy Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Increased_Stamina\" >Increased Stamina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Better_Blood_Circulation_And_Recovery_Time\" >Better Blood Circulation And Recovery Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Reduced_Risk_Of_Injury\" >Reduced Risk Of Injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Lowered_Cholesterol\" >Lowered Cholesterol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Better_Balance\" >Better Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Better_Mood\" >Better Mood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#Pain_Reduction\" >Pain Reduction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#When_Is_Stretching_Not_Safe\" >When Is Stretching Not Safe?<\/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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you hark back to your first PE class in elementary school, you will remember being taught that stretching is important to improve circulation and prevent injury. There are many other benefits of stretching, which is why you should make it a part of your everyday routine. This is not the sluggish yawn-and-stretch that you do when you get out of bed. There is more to stretching than putting your hands up in the air for a few seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The modern lifestyle is such that people spend most of their time sitting down, be it at work, at home or even in the park. It may sound harmless, but some risks are associated with it, such as increased chances of developing type 2 diabetes, ruining your posture, and tightening your hip flexor muscles. That alone is enough to scare you into action and make stretching part and parcel of your daily routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Tips\"><\/span><b>Stretching Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Is_Not_A_Warm-Up_Activity\"><\/span>Stretching Is Not A Warm-Up Activity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common notion is that stretching ought to be done <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-exercise-for-beginners\/\">before a workout<\/a>. This is not necessarily true because stretching with cold muscles can cause injury. It should be done when muscles are warm, for example, after a small bout of physical activity. However, if you want to stretch before doing vigorous exercise, you can choose to take a walk or jog to warm up your muscles. After that, you can begin stretching then start doing your workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5833972\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_On_Tight_Muscles\"><\/span><b>Focus On Tight Muscles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscles are made tight by stress and soreness. These muscles should be the first to focus on to increase blood flow to them and reduce tension. Once they are stretched, movement becomes easier, and soreness is reduced.<\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31715 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits Of Stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimize_Bouncing\"><\/span><b>Minimize Bouncing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bouncing during a stretching exercise can create micro-tears in the muscles leading to scar tissue. This tissue can tighten the muscle further, thus reducing flexibility and increasing soreness. Therefore, stretching should be done for 15 to 60 seconds and repeated three or four times. However, the period you opt to spend is dependent on how sore you are or the muscles you are aiming at focusing on. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3273886\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretch_At_Least_2-3_Days_Per_Week_For_A_Minimum_Of_10_Minutes_A_Day\"><\/span>Stretch At Least 2-3 Days Per Week For A Minimum Of 10 Minutes A Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching does not have to take too much of your time. If you devote only 10 minutes out of your entire day to stretching, you can get maximum benefits. Stretching on an irregular schedule will make it difficult for your body to maintain a consistent motion range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Not_Stretch_Beyond_The_Comfort_Zone\"><\/span>Do Not Stretch Beyond The Comfort Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is normal to experience some tension when stretching a muscle, but you should learn to distinguish between tension and pain. At the slightest indication of pain, you should back off until the discomfort is eliminated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Overdo_It\"><\/span><b>Don&#8217;t Overdo It<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching is a physical exercise like any other, and as such, it puts stress on your body. It is easy to get addicted to stretching especially if you are enjoying it. However, stretching the same muscle groups multiple times a day increases the risk of overstretching and causing damage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-importance-of-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-stretches\/\">Types Of Stretches To Loosen Up Your Body From Head To Toe<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31437 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Benefits Of Stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Techniques\"><\/span><b>Stretching Techniques<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several stretching techniques such as dynamic, static, active, passive, PNF, and ballistic. Static and dynamic are the two most common stretching techniques used (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3273886\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Static_Stretching_Technique\"><\/span><b>Static Stretching Technique<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/\">stretches<\/a> involve holding a stretch in a comfortable position for a duration that can range between 10 and 30 seconds. This technique is most beneficial when applied after an exercise because it helps reduce the risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_Stretching_Technique\"><\/span><b>Dynamic Stretching Technique<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic stretches refer to the active movements that make body muscles stretch, but the stretch is not held in the end position. Such stretches are good before exercises because they ready your muscles for movement (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/new-ideas-on-proper-stretching-techniques#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, the <\/span>benefits of static stretching <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do not outweigh those of dynamic stretching. Both stretching techniques are equally important and have their role in ensuring that your muscles are fit before or after an exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PNF\"><\/span><b>PNF<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This is the short form for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. PNF involves the stretching of your muscles, isometrically contracting it by squeezing the muscle without moving the limb and lastly stretching it again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ballistic_Stretching\"><\/span><b>Ballistic Stretching\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In ballistic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-does-stretching-feel-good\/\">stretching<\/a>, the muscle is lengthened to a point of causing mild discomfort. It uses the momentum of a moving body or limb in an attempt to force it beyond its normal range of motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Start_A_Stretching_Routine\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31438 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3914-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Benefits Of Stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3914.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3914-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3914.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3914.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>How To Start A Stretching Routine?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like any other form of exercise or even physical activity, those who are new must take it slow in the beginning and then increase the intensity with time. The human body requires time to adjust and get used to the new stretches you will be performing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to exercising caution, you must have a proper grasp of stretching form and technique. Failure to do that can result in injury. Stretching can be done at any time of the day, but on days you exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to have between 5 and 10 minutes of dynamic stretching just before your activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform another 5 to 10 minutes of static stretching after finishing your workout.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are resting from exercise, make sure that your schedule has a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes of stretching time. This is important for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretch-routines-for-dancers\/\">boosting flexibility<\/a> and reducing muscle tightness and pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the stretching exercise, emphasize the major areas of your body that aid mobility such as your calves, hip flexors, hamstrings and quadriceps. When it comes to upper body relief, attempt those moves that stretch the shoulders, neck and lower back. Avoid bouncing at all costs! Each stretch should last for about 30 seconds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320489\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\" rel=\"noopener\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31443 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885-1024x576.png\" alt=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3885.png 1344w\" 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<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-swimmers\/\">stretching<\/a> are vast, so exercises such as yoga and pilates are based on stretching. Broadly, there are two categories of the benefits of stretching. What are two benefits of daily stretching? They can be separated into two camps: physical benefits and mental benefits. If stretching was not so important, you wouldn&#8217;t see athletes stretching before and after any physical activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, without further ado, 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=\"Increased_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>Increased Flexibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching is part and parcel of yoga and hence the question, <\/span><b>w<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hat are the benefits of stretching yoga? If you develop the habit of stretching regularly, then one of the benefits you will reap is the increase in your flexibility and range of motion. This is because stretching makes your muscles looser, and they slowly gain length over time. Having muscles that are looser, more limber and longer leads to more flexibility simply because your muscles can now stretch out longer than they used to before (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stretching\/art-20047931\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increased range of motion resulting from more <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-vs-stretching\/\">flexibility<\/a> will ultimately lead to increased physical output and performance. It does not just stop there because more flexibility is crucial for a plethora of reasons other than increasing physical performance. For instance, being more flexible can help a person to move faster, relieve daily pains, lift more, and even reduce the chances of suffering from injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slipping, falling, and spraining a muscle or joint can be avoided if a person has stretched out muscles. Furthermore, when one is more flexible, he\/she will require less energy to complete any particular motion, which is beneficial because that person will save much-needed energy for other equally important tasks.<\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31347 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits Of Stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Posture\"><\/span><b>Better Posture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the advantages of stretching before and after exercising is a better posture. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oblique-stretches\/\">Stretching<\/a> can greatly improve your posture. Bad posture is mostly caused by tight muscles that pull a person&#8217;s body away from its intended natural position. The question then becomes, how long does it take to see the benefits of stretching?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of its benefits, like achieving a better posture, may take a while to manifest themselves, but energy levels rising can be noticed earlier (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325365\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching works by helping limber up your muscles, keeping them loose in the process, and ultimately keeping your body in the position it is supposed to be in. The problem with tight muscles is hunching your body. This may limit your mobility, cause serious pain, and even make you walk in a funny way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you stretch your chest, shoulders and back, your body muscles will limber up and by doing so it will help keep your spine in its proper alignment. It is also important to relieve aches and pains associated with straining from tight muscles. In addition to that, it helps reduce the desire to slouch. Just a small amount of stretching can be what makes you straighter and a little taller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/\">How Often Should You Stretch To Enjoy The Benefits Associated With Stretching<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31312 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Energy_Levels\"><\/span><b>Increased Energy Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one likes to be exhausted after doing even the smallest of physical activity. So, what are the benefits of static stretching<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you are feeling tired? You can increase your energy levels by stretching regula<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rly. First, by stretching, you can increase blood circulation in your entire body, including your brain. If more blood is flowing to your brain, then it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will make you more alert. It also increases the ability of your brain to produce more beneficial neurochemicals. These two things contribute to making you feel more energetic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a person feels tired, it results in body muscles tightening and then the person will feel lethargic. Sore and stiff muscles can be responsible for feeling tired. If you feel tired, try to get up and stretch a bit to get the blood flowing and loosen up your muscles in the process, which is a quick way to get your energy boosted.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Stamina\"><\/span><b>Increased Stamina<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your stamina and overall physical endurance can be improved greatly by regular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/groin-stretches\/\">stretching<\/a>. Being stiff will only require more energy to accomplish any task that calls for physical movement. On the other hand, being limber will require you a lot less energy to do more physical activity. Your body&#8217;s physical endurance can also be enhanced when muscle fatigue is relieved, and the amount of blood flowing to the muscles increases due to stretching (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/four-types-exercise-can-improve-your-health-and-physical-ability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved circulation and the increase in the amount of blood flowing to your body muscles implies that more oxygen, minerals, and proteins will flow to your muscles as well. An increased supply of the above will only make your muscles work harder and longer than usual.<\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31319 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-22-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-22.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-22.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-22-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-22.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Blood_Circulation_And_Recovery_Time\"><\/span><b>Better Blood Circulation And Recovery Time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved blood circulation is one of the obvious benefits of stretching when you wake up. Your muscles&#8217; physical performance is increased when there is more blood flowing to them because they can access more oxygen. With more oxygen, the muscles recover more quickly from exhaustion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in hardcore physical activities such as lifting weights forces your muscles to have micro-tears. The tiny tears can heal by themselves, and in the process, more muscle tissue is created, eventually increasing the size of your muscles. The challenge here is that there must be recovery time for those muscles to heal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29623692\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is no recovery time, engaging in more physical activity will increase the number of those micro-tears. This can damage and degrade your muscles beyond repair. Your muscles require the blood&#8217;s nutrients to recover quickly, which is why blood circulation is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased blood circulation is good in many other ways, such as helping other body organs function more efficiently. Most importantly, when blood circulation is good, the blood pressure is lowered, and the heart does not have to work hard in pumping blood around the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\" rel=\"noopener\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31317 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits Of Stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-15.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-15.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-15-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-15.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Risk_Of_Injury\"><\/span><b>Reduced Risk Of Injury<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/deep-piriformis-stretch\/\">stretching<\/a> routine correctly, you will be less likely to get injured. When your muscles are flexible, the risk of injuries such as pulled or tight muscles is reduced. Exercising without first stretching is a big risk because your muscles are probably tight, not very limber, and most definitely unable to achieve their full range of motion. Exercising in that condition can lead to a pull or a tear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limber muscles will give you a wider range of motion and more flexibility, decreasing the risk of pulling or tearing your muscle. Stretching is not only helpful during exercises but can also be very useful in everyday life activities. Running up a flight of stairs too fast or stretching too hard when getting out of bed can injure your muscles, but this can be avoided by regular stretching (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-importance-of-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lowered_Cholesterol\"><\/span><b>Lowered Cholesterol<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of cholesterol can be fatal to your health, especially if it is bad cholesterol. One of the top <\/span>benefits of stretching daily<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that it reduces cholesterol levels in your veins and arteries. Furthermore, stretching can lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure makes your arteries stretch too far, and this can cause slight tearing in the arteries. The resulting spaces make ideal places for cholesterol to build up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower blood pressure translates to less of those little tears of arteries. There will not be too many places in your arteries where cholesterol can build up when there are fewer tears. When blood circulation is good, blood will flow faster, which makes it difficult for cholesterol to build up (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cholesterol-management\/features\/exercises-to-control-your-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31288 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits Of Stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Balance\"><\/span><b>Better Balance<\/b><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\/yoga-after-eating\/\">Stretching<\/a> on a routine basis can help your body improve its ability to balance. This is because stretching goes a long way in improving fine muscle coordination and increasing the reaction time of the body&#8217;s proprioceptors. Those elements are the ones that cause your balance to shift weight to achieve balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Mood\"><\/span><b>Better Mood<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the many benefits of stretching at work<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is happiness. Feeling happy contributes a lot to creating a positive working environment. In itself, stretching is a light form of exercise, and as a result, it contributes to promoting the production of endorphins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During exercise, your brain increases the production of many neurochemicals, including serotonin which is responsible for producing feelings of happiness, joy, and elation. Apart from making you feel happier, serotonin is also quite helpful in dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pain_Reduction\"><\/span><b>Pain Reduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain reduction is one of the benefits of stretching after a workout.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle pain can be a result of pushing over your limit or lifting too much weight and causing micro-tears. As the number of micro-tears increases, it leads to muscle soreness and fatigue. Stretching makes muscles lose and lean, thus alleviating the pain associated with tight muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21735398\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_Stretching_Not_Safe\"><\/span><b>When Is Stretching Not Safe?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching may not always be safe, especially:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with an acute or pre-existing injury. Such people should only perform the stretches that have been recommended by their doctors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who have a chronic or nagging injury. They should seek a sports medicine specialist or physical therapist&#8217;s advice to come up with a stretching protocol based on their situation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15233597\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with any physical limitations that may prevent them from properly doing a stretching exercise. They should also consult a doctor for alternative exercises that can help increase the flexibility of their muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching is an important practice that you should add to your daily routine. Even if you don&#8217;t have a regular and vigorous exercising routine, it is vital to incorporate it to attain the benefits of stretching for your mind and body.\u00a0<\/span><\/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=Benefits_Of_Stretching\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/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:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3273886\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Concepts In Muscle Stretching For Exercise And Rehabilitation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29623692\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily muscle stretching enhances blood flow, endothelial function, capillarity, vascular volume and connectivity in aged skeletal muscle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cholesterol-management\/features\/exercises-to-control-your-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises to Control Your Cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/four-types-exercise-can-improve-your-health-and-physical-ability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, nia.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320489\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you strengthen hip flexors?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/new-ideas-on-proper-stretching-techniques#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Ideas on Proper Stretching Techniques<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2010, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stretching\/art-20047931\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching: Focus on flexibility<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15233597\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching and injury prevention: an obscure relationship<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2004, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21735398\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching to prevent or reduce muscle soreness after exercise<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5833972\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effect of warm-ups with stretching on the isokinetic moments of collegiate men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-importance-of-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325365\">Tips to improve posture<\/a> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you hark back to your first PE class in elementary school, you will remember being taught that stretching is important to improve circulation and prevent injury. 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That alone is enough to scare you into action and make stretching part and parcel of your daily routine.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Stretching Tips<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\r\n<h3>Stretching Is Not A Warm-Up Activity<\/h3>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common notion is that stretching ought to be done <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-exercise-for-beginners\/\">before a workout<\/a>. This is not necessarily true because stretching with cold muscles can cause injury. It should be done when muscles are warm, for example, after a small bout of physical activity. However, if you want to stretch before doing vigorous exercise, you can choose to take a walk or jog to warm up your muscles. 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