This is a follow-up to the 5 short meals a day post
The common mistakes committed by people before going through with their exercise regimen are not stretching before undertaking any exercise routine. Stretching must be included in everyone’s exercise workout. The purpose of stretching is to prepare muscles and prevent sustaining injuries while doing one’s workout. When we workout, we develop muscles. This development would tend to restrict range and motion due to the stiffening of muscles. We can prevent it by stretching since it reverses the process of the stiffening of muscles due to exercise. The good thing about this is that the effect of stretching and strengthening can very well complement each other. One evidence of this is the track and field players. Although they maybe muscular, they are still agile because they get enough stretching exercise.
There are other known good effects of stretching. Stretching also loosens up those veins allowing for the free flowing of blood throughout the body. It is also said that stretching is a natural means of gaining height as attested by many hospital patients. It is also reported to help in reducing tension.
But one take note that stretching should not be done without first warming up. A cold muscle should not be stretched. One must warm up by jogging or jumping jack in order to warp up muscles. The rationale for this is that warm muscles are more pliable than colder ones. Therefore, it is advisable that the next time you step inside the gym, go and warm up first, and then stretch and finally do your usual workout routine.
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