Day 10 - 12 days of CHRISTMAS my Torque Fitness Personal Trainer gave to me: Take time to Static stretch after exercise it only takes 5-10 minutes. Hold the position shown for 30 seconds to two minutes. 30 seconds is the minimum duration to get the benefits of stretching. Stretching helps keep you flexible and counteracts the repetitive movements of exercise. When performed correctly and at the right time, static stretches help you lengthen tight muscles and improve your balance and overall fitness. A good stretch session also helps relieve stress and tension. To perform a static stretch properly, you should get far enough into the stretch that you feel a slight pull but no pain. It helps to exhale as you get into a stretch. When youre holding a stretch, breathe normally and avoid the tendency to hold your breath. Make sure you also warm up prior to exercise for at least 5-10 minutes by doing dynamic stretches; this is movement with a stretch or by doing the exercise you plan to do at a slower pace to begin with. More information on stretching can be found in this ACC PDF: acc.co.nz/PRD_EXT_CSMP/groups/external_ip/documents/publications_promotion/pi00343.pdf
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:00:01 +0000
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