Fitness Tip Of The Week

We’re so busy planning our routine of workouts-aerobic training, strength training, many overlook stretching routines for added flexibility! Some of the benefits of flexibility include:
· Greater freedom of movement
· Decreased tension
· Relaxation of the mind and body
· Reduced risk of injury

Here are tips when performing a static stretch:

Target one set of muscles at a time. Take a deep breath to clear toxins out of the body as you stretch the muscle.

Hold the stretch for up to 30 seconds, repeat a few times.
Make sure your muscles are properly warmed up before a stretch to prevent injury.
Don’t hold your breath while stretching, take deep even breaths
Don’t bounce a stretch, keep your body as still as possible.

Life is busy, I can’t add another workout! Stretch your muscles when standing in the hot shower, stretch your legs when standing and cooking dinner, take a few minutes when in front of the TV to stretch out your arms! Or sign up for that yoga or tai chi class and let them help you improve your flexibility!

Need some help? Come into the store for our StretchRite products-ProStretch for immediate heel pain relief and CoreStretch for the legs, shoulders and back. Or our FoamRoller for helping and preventing muscle knots. Just ask any sales person for assistance in finding what’s right for you!

A good flexibility routine can take 30 minutes of stretching, start by adding an extra 10 minute stretching routine to your weekly schedule. You’ll find the benefits you feel will make adding that 30 minute stretching routine a weekly must have!