We all know that exercise is important to our overall health.
Many times in an effort to get the most exercise in a short
period of time, we overlook the importance of stretching before
a workout. This includes resistance training and aerobics.
Instead of warming up the muscles and giving them the
opportunity to stretch before exercising, we compromise our
overall fitness program by neglecting the importance of overall
flexibility. Flexibility is a vital element in a healthy fitness
program. Keeping the muscles flexible protects against injury
and increases your strength and ability. That’s why stretching
exercises should be a regular part of your workout routine. Aim
for 10 minutes of stretching before and after your activity.
Remember to stretch both your upper body and lower body muscles.
Some upper body stretches include raising the arms above the
head and slowly lowering them back to the sides of the body.
Repeat for eight times. Bend at the waist and stretch your upper
body forward, straighten to a stan