Benefits of Stretching

Stretching before and after exercise allows the body to gently pull on all the muscles that will be used, or have been used, decreasing the chance of tearing and injury. When a muscle tear that is an injury happens. If a person jumps right into an exercise routine without stretching the first tear is one of the worst things that can happen the most common pain to happen is stiffness.
Stretching before and after reduces the stiffness that occurs with exercise. If a person gets too stiff they are likely to not continue with the exercise and it will affect their overall fitness. Stretching after an exercise routine allows the muscle to expand and relax over the tense parts of the body.
Stretching before and after a typical exercise routine will help your body and be so important to fitness. Stretching unblocks twisted nerves, it allows the nerve and the muscle to better connect, it helps to correctly position muscle fibres and it is a great strength builder.
Lubricating substance from the cartilage within the joint aids the fluid motion of muscles and keeps bones from scraping against one another at connection points in the body.
Stretching increase flexibility. Flexible muscle can improve daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie shoelaces or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring.
Stretching improves the range of motion of joints and improves posture. Good range of motion keeps an individual in better balance and less prone to falls and the related injuries especially as the age progresses.
Stretching improve circulation. Stretching increases blood flow to the muscles. Improve circulation can speed recovery after muscles injuries.

Stretching can relieve stress. Stretching relaxes the tense muscles that often accompany stress.

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Static Stretching

Static stretching consists of stretching a muscle (or a group of muscles) to its farthest point and then maintaining or holding that position for about 30 to 60 seconds. There is no bouncing or rapid movement. The person should feel a mild pulling sensation, but no pain. The stretch should be felt in the belly of the muscle and not the joints. Read More: Introduction of Stretching , Benefit of Stretching , Element of Stretching , Types of Stretching , Ballistic stretching , Dynamic stretching , Active stretching , Passive (or relaxed) stretching , Isometric stretching , PNF stretching

Introduction of Stretching

Introduction In any kind of exercise/sports, stretching is one of the first things to be implemented in the training program. It is considered one of the fundamental requirements, which must be acquired before getting involved with more sports specific work. Even more, mobility work has become so important that every sport has adopted its own specific stretching regime. Since injuries place a person "out of practice" for a considerable amount of time, they indirectly influence performance. Therefore, the lower the risk of injury, the better the ultimate performance will be. Several studies have found a significant relationship between stretching and injury prevention. Read More: Benefit of Stretching , Element of Stretching , Types of Stretching , Ballistic stretching , Dynamic stretching , Active stretching , Passive (or relaxed) stretching , Static stretching , Isometric stretching , PNF stretching

Active Stretching

Active stretching consists of assuming a position and then holding it there with no assistance other than using the strength of muscles. An example of active stretching would be bringing the leg up high and holding it in that extended position. The theory is that one muscle contracts the opposite muscles will relax resulting in a better stretch. Active stretches can be difficult and rarely need to be held any longer than 10 to 15 seconds. Read More: Introduction of Stretching , Benefit of Stretching , Element of Stretching , Types of Stretching , Ballistic stretching , Dynamic stretching , Passive (or relaxed) stretching , Static stretching , Isometric stretching , PNF stretching

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