Stretching part 1

With millions of Americans are getting into the exercise craze, many of them are rushing through their workouts due to busy schedules that leave little free time. However, when trying to condense your workout its not a good idea to skip important stretching exercises. The benefits of stretching include:

· Increased flexibility - Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Flexibility diminishes as you get older, but it can be regained and maintained.

· Improved circulation - Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Blood flowing to your muscles brings nourishment and gets rid of waste byproducts in the muscle tissue. Improved circulation can help shorten your recovery time if you've had any muscle injuries.

· Better posture - Proper stretching can help keep your muscles from getting tight, allowing you to maintain proper posture. Good posture can minimize discomfort and keep aches and pains at a minimum.

· Stress relief - Stretching is a good way to relieve stress because stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles.

· Enhanced coordination - Maintaining the full range of motion through your joints keeps you in better balance. Especially as you get older, coordination and balance will help keep you mobile and less prone to injury from falls.

· Reduced risk of injury - The tighter your muscles are, the easier it is for them to tear. Stretching exercises should be done before any strenuous activity.

Source: Mayo Clinic

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