Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Stretching Can Change Your Life

My husband commented when he was learning some new stretching techniques that He said he felt like a turtle on his back rocking back and forth! Well maybe you can relate!

If I could change a person's life in one day it would be to introduce a daily regimen of simple stretching.

Stretching alone will not improve endurance or strength, but stretching may help keep you limber and reduce some back and muscle pain
  • Use gentle movements as a form of light stretching before cardio and strength exercises
  • After your activity, when your muscles are warm, do extended stretching exercises.
  • Do each exercise 3 to 5 times at each session. Hold the stretched position for 10 to 30 seconds. Total session should last 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Move slowly into position; never jerk or bounce into position, nor should it cause pain.
  • If stretching exercises are the only kind of exercise you are able to do, do them at least 3 times a week, you can do them every day.

Email me about your situation.I can send you stretches that are appropriate for your muscle tightness. dailyweightlossmotivation at Yahoo.com

It will change your life!

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