STRETCH TO BE THE BEST
Stretching is important before and after you exercise.
Stretching is an important component of any exercise program1
Stretching can increase flexibility and improve your joint’s range of motion, helping you move more freely. Ensuring that you have equal flexibility on both sides of your body might also help to protect you from injuries.2
When you’re stretching, ensure that it is a gentle stretch and that you breathe freely as you hold each stretch. You should hold each stretch for about 30 seconds. Don’t bounce or hold a painful stretch. Expect to feel tension while you’re stretching but it shouldn’t hurt. If you feel pain, you’ve gone too far.1
5 Basic stretches which you can do:
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Calf stretch 2
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Hamstring stretch 2
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Neck stretch 2
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Quadriceps stretch 2
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Shoulder stretch 2
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References:
- Mayo Clinic. Stretching and flexibility. [online] 17 November 2017. [Cited] 6 November 2018. Available from URL: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/basics/stretching-and-flexibility/hlv-20049447
- Mayo Clinic. Guide to stretches. [online] 30 March 2017. [Cited] 6 November 2018. Available from URL: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/multimedia/stretching/sls-20076840?s=8