| If we can increase our flexibility this means that | | | | before exercise. Stretching will tone up muscles |
| we can have a wider range of comfortable | | | | and trim the body, but for a full health regime, it |
| movements. The more we can move | | | | is important to include aerobic exercise which |
| comfortably then the less likely we are to injure | | | | helps keep the heart muscle exercised. |
| ourselves when lifting heavy objects or exercising. | | | | Other benefits of stretching include: |
| Stretching | | | | ⢠Circulation â Stretching increase |
| It also gives us the ability to lift more, jump | | | | blood flow to your muscles. The better circulation |
| higher and bend more because well stretched | | | | in your muscles the quicker injured muscles will |
| muscles actually have greater power when they | | | | recover. |
| contract. That is why stretching is important | | | | |