Stretching FitnessA Small Effort with Big RewardsStretching Fitness is one of the easiest forms of exercise. In fact, just a few minutes per day will greatly improve the quality of your life.
Increased flexibility will improve your cardiovascular and strength training results. Stretching will also increase your energy and overall sense of well-being.
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Great Tips - Get Started Today!Don't Be Confused between dynamic warm-up and flexibility-type exercises. Dynamic warm-up exercises prepare your body for increased physical activity while stretching increases your range of motion.To Increase Your Flexibility, you must pull the muscles past a normal range of motion. Usually, it’s easier to stretch a muscle AFTER you have warmed up with a walk, jog or light movements but it’s not necessary. You Can do these exercises any time during the day. It's a Good Idea to stretch your muscles after any strenuous physical activity to prevent stiffness or cramps. Always use correct form to get the best results. Be Sure to move slowly and with control. Avoid Bouncing, overextending or causing pain – especially in your low back. Usually, a slight discomfort is expected ONLY in the “pulling phase." As You Feel the muscle pull, hold for 20 to 60 seconds per exercise - depending on your fitness level. Allow Yourself to breathe naturally throughout the movement. For Best Results, relax your muscles and repeat the process 3 times.
Don't make this a competitive activity. Just relax, do some easy breathing with your exercises and have fun! 
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