Sagar Tewatia – Mumbai Uncensored, 22th April 2022
You must have heard this term from fitness coaches “stretching is mandatory before starting a workout session,” but do you know why?
This article will help you understand the benefits of Stretching.
Stretching plays a vital role in the exercise routine; we mention below the reasons for Stretching.
Reasons for stretching
1. Stretching reduces your risk of injury.
We all know this rule the more flexible we are, the less likely we will get injured from a slightly excessive movement. By increasing the range of motion in a joint through Stretching, we can decrease the resistance of our muscles during workouts.
2. Stretching helps in expanding the range of motion.
Stretching helps improve your range of motion which may also slow the reversion of the joints.
3. Enhances Posture
Stretching the muscles of the lower back, shoulders, and chest will help keep your back in better alignment and enhance your Posture.
4. Improves general functional performance
Stretching makes us more flexible, and a flexible joint requires less energy to move through a more expansive range of motion; it can enhance our overall performance by making our movement more efficient.
5. Stretching helps reduce or manage stress.
If you stretch correctly, your muscles carry less tension and can help you feel less stressed.
6. Stretching lessens muscular tension.
Stretching allows our muscles to relax. However, habitually tense muscles tend to cut off their circulation resulting in a lack of oxygen and essential nutrients getting to the muscles.
7. Prepares the body for the stress of exercise
Stretching before training allows the muscles to loosen up and become resistant to the effect they are about to experience, reducing the chance of injury.
8. Promotes blood circulation
Stretching boosts blood supply to the muscles and joints, allowing for more excellent nutrient transportation and improving blood circulation through the whole body.
9. Stretching decreases the risk of lower back pain.
Flexibility in the hamstrings, hip flexors, and muscles connected to the pelvis relieves stress on the lumbar spine, reducing the risk of lower back pain.
When can we avoid Stretching?
- If you’ve experienced a recent bone fracture, sprain, or strain
- If you are suffering from any limited range-of-motion issues
- If you are suffering from any joint or bone condition or inflammation
Takeaway
If you don’t have any medical condition, then doing Stretching before a workout can help you in many ways; always stretch before starting your workout session.
