I'm terrible at stretching immediately after my workouts. I like to stretch in the evenings, while talking to the hubby, or watching TV. There are so many benefits to stretching: increases circulation, helps with muscle recovery, improves flexibility, reduces the risk of injury...
Yesterday, I did a kick-ass leg routine and I was truly feeling it today. My hamstrings were tight, my quads were screaming and my inner thighs were on fire! Blythe had me do a full body stretch session after our workout today and afterwards I felt like a million bucks! The muscles were relaxed and less sore and I felt a lot of tension release!
Remember to stretch evenly. Don't bounce.
Hold the stretch for a good 15 seconds at least!
Breathe through the stretch.
Don't over extend.
Don't push it to pain, just enough to feel hard resistance.
Other things to remember:
Stay hydrated!
Don't stretch before working out; do a light cardio warm up, train and THEN stretch!
Stretching...easy to forget, but a very very important part of the training process!
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