The Importance Of Good Stretch

I say a good stretch before any workout is a must .

Remember that when you exercise your muscles contract and relax contract and relax.

The repeated contraction can lead to shortening up of the muscles. Stretching helps prevent this. Many injuries are caused by poor flexibility due to improper warm up procedure.

Stretching should be done before and after exercises holding each stretch for at least thirty seconds at a time.

When you stretch before exercising you need to warm up the muscles first follow this with stretching and then proceed with your exercise routine.

Flexibility is important.

Achieving and maintaining an adequate range of motion in your musculoskeletal joints is important for several reasons including the fact that it appears to reduce your
potential for injury.

Your level of flexibility will enhance your ability to perform certain physical and sports-related tasks . As a general rule, the best time to stretch is after a brief warm-up this allows an increase
of blood flow and raises the temperature in your muscles.Stretching"cold"muscle may cause
cause tearing or a sprain.