09 Nov Stretch, stretch and stretch some more! Stretch, stretch and stretch some more! From a young age and the first stages of any sport/training, we are always told to stretch; but why? There are numerous scientifically proven reasons to stretch that include: Increased muscle function Improved gait and biomechanics Correct, and align joints Decrease muscle soreness Increase flexibility Decrease risk of injuries Apart from pathological reasons to stretch, it has also been shown to improve mental state with programs like yoga and pilates.
Stretch, stretch and stretch some more! From a young age and the first stages of any sport/training, we are always told to stretch; but why? There are numerous scientifically proven reasons to stretch that include: Increased muscle function Improved gait and biomechanics Correct, and align joints Decrease muscle soreness Increase flexibility Decrease risk of injuries Apart from pathological reasons to stretch, it has also been shown to improve mental state with programs like yoga and pilates.