1523 The Importance of Stretching

Life is filled with a lot of must-dos. One that is overlooked often is the importance of stretching. What are you doing to keep your body flexible? As much as you think cardio and muscular strength is important, so is keeping your body flexible. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Stretching increases your mobility and independence. When you get older, the last thing you want to do is lose either of those; mobility or independence. You don't want anything to hold you back. You've worked so hard to get where you are in your career and your family, is it worth sacrificing your longterm health? Of course not! So it's time for you to make your aging health a priority. Let's stretch it out. The K.I.S.S. ~ Stretch it out! How much of your day is sitting? Mine can be way too much if I'm not careful and intentional about my movement. For me personally, I stretch every day even if I don't workout. And when I don't stretch, oh boy do I feel it, especially at night. There are so many benefits to stretching (flexibility training): Reduces stress in your muscles worked during exercise. Releases the build-up of tension during exercise. Helps to improve posture. Reduces the risk of injury during exercise and daily living. Improves your overall strength as it increases your ROM. How good do you feel when your all tight? You don't, which in turn affects your mood and attitude. Who really wants to be limited by your tightness? Areas to stretch: Lower extremities: calves, hamstrings, hip flexors, and quadriceps (front of the thigh). Lower back Shoulders Neck Guidelines for stretching: Go slow. Work within your limits. Be sure to warm up (a brisk 5-minute walk). Breathe deeply. Smooth, slow, and steady. Focus on each muscle. Feel the tension and stress release. Hold the stretch for 10-30 seconds. Think of counting. 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