You know exercise is important, but what about stretching? Does stretching take a back seat to your exercise routine? Not so fast. Stretching may help you improve your range of motion and decrease your risk of injury, among other benefits. Understand why stretching can help and how to stretch correctly is very important. More importantly, do it everyday.

Tips:

1. Warm up muscles before stretching by walking or doing other gentle movements .

2. Start slow and stretch gently. never stretch to the point of pain.

3. Breathe slowly and rhythmically as you stretch.

4. Use proper posture when stretching.

5. Slowly increase your stretch as you feel your muscles relax. do not bounce.

6. Hold each stretch for about 20 to 30 seconds.

7. Set reminders to stretch. use your online calendar or watch alarm.

8. Stretch!

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