St
retching your muscles is an important part of maintaining overall physical fitness. Some benefits associated with stretching your muscles are:
1. Improves flexibility
2. Increases circulation – increased blood flow to muscles helps them heal from the wear and tear of the day
3. Improves joint range of motion
4. Relieves stress
Some studies have shown that flexibility also prevents injury, but because not all studies have the same conclusions, this benefit is somewhat controversial.
Being flexible increase the physical freedom you have to move and be active and enjoy doing it. It can also prevent car accidents by being able to look over your shoulder far enough to see clearly. When we are physically active, our muscles are continually contracting and therefore can build up tension over time. Stretching is a great way to relieve that tension in your body, and bring overall painlessness in movement throughout the day.
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