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For the Love of Flexibility – Tip #11
It’s simple: the more you move, the more calories you burn. The more flexible you are, the more you can move. Tight muscles restrict your range of motion. The bigger your range of motion is, the more muscles and muscle fibers you recruit. A regular routine of stretching, done at home or in a class, will also lower blood pressure, fight stress, improve posture, and minimize aches and pains from tight muscles.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, you need to hold stretches for a minimum of 10-60 seconds to see results. Stretching every muscle this way takes time and dedication, but it’s worth it. Did you know that stretching releases relaxing hormones, similar to the ones a mother zones out on while nursing? If done properly, stretching is an amazing component of fitness that you don’t want to put on the back-burner. See my full article about stretching here!
