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While most of us don’t think of stretching as a necessary health task, it has been proven to be a small task with major benefits. For many wanting to get into shape, hopping on the treadmill for an hour then leaving the gym promptly does its fair share of good.<\/p>\n
While this may be the case, you can harm your body by not stretching before and after your workout properly. To inspire you to do a brisk warm up and a quick stretch after your workout, here are reasons how stretching can simply benefit your body!<\/p>\n
Decreases muscle stiffness while increasing the range of motion. Reduces your risk of injury. Relieves post-exercise aches and pains. Improves posture. Promotes circulation. From the professionals at Landport Systems, we hope that you enjoyed these reasons on the importance of stretching.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Stretching helps your flexibility which may also slow the degeneration of the joints.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Sports enthusiasts and fitness trainers are always stressing the importance of stretching before and after a workout \u2013 and they aren\u2019t just saying this! A flexible muscle is less likely to become injured from slightly extensive movement. Therefore, you may decrease the resistance on your muscles during various activities.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>After an intense workout, stretching will keep the muscles loose and prevents the tightening of muscles which leads to soreness.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Stretching the muscles of the lower back, shoulder, and chest will help keep your back in better alignment and improve your posture.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Stretching increases blood supply to the muscles and joints which allow for greater nutrient transportation and improves the circulation of blood through the entire body.<\/p>\n