6 Benefits of a Consistent Stretching Routine

Stretching is one of the most overlooked components of fitness. There are countless benefits to stretching and you don’t need any special equipment to do it. Just a little time and space.

Here are a few of the reasons why you should be stretching as part of your health and fitness routine.

Decrease Stress

Stretching not only relieves muscle tension, but can also help to relieve mental tension.

Reduce Pain and Stiffness

A lot of muscle and joint pain is caused by tightness in certain muscle groups. Stretching therefore helps to bring relief. Stretching done regularly can even eliminate the pain completely allowing you to move better and feel better.

Better Health

Regular stretching can help to reduce blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, stress, anxiety, and tension.

Improved Range of Motion

Stretching will allow for more range of motion and mobility in your joints making movements easier and less restricted.

Better Posture

Our posture suffers from tightness forming in certain muscle groups that are in a shortened position repeatedly or for long periods of time. Being in a seated position a lot is the number one reason for poor posture. Regularly stretching the tight, shortened muscles and strengthening the weaker, elongated muscles of the joint will help to improve your posture.

Improved Quality of Life

We believe that improved quality of life is the real reason why we all exercise and want to be healthier. It is all about being more able bodied, feeling good and having the strength and energy to do the things we want to do and enjoying them to their fullest. Stretching will improve the quality of your life for all the reasons above plus a whole bunch more that we didn’t get to.

The bottom line is stretching is an important part of your overall health and well being and should be a part of everyone’s regular workout routine!