you have any health problems please consult your doctor before
attempting any of these Some people think that stretching is not
important, but in reality stretching is significant in
sustaining ones good health no matter how active a person may
be. Stretching strengthens the body and improves ones ability to
move about. Stretching is a must for every athlete. It prepares
a body for physical activities by warming the body and
lengthening the muscle tissues. This decreases the chance of
muscle strains, cramps, spasms, and injuries. Some people have
even found that stretching is a form of relaxation. Before
stretching one needs to be warmed up--a pre stretch. For
example, jogging ¼ or ½ of a mile will warm up the body for
stretching. And stretching after an activity helps to cool the
body. However, many people do not believe that there is a right
and a wrong way to stretch. When stretching, you must do it the
correct way or else the stretching won't be beneficial and can
even be harmful. In this section we will