Stretching, or stretching in Russian, can be useful not only for athletes, but also for ordinary people, in addition, even for children and the elderly. Stretching exercises improve blood circulation, increase muscle elasticity, help with arthrosis, and improve posture.
Children's stretching
You can do stretching from the age of four, the guys at this age already fully understand the tasks that the coach gives them. Classes for children are usually held in a playful way, children are happy to depict various animals or even fairy-tale characters. Children's stretching helps to straighten and improve posture, instills a sense of grace, strengthens health, develops qualities such as confidence and endurance, children become more flexible and strong.
Adult stretching
Firstly, it helps to slow down the aging process and improve health; secondly, it distracts from accumulated problems, helps to relax physically and spiritually, and thirdly, it sets up a positive mood and improves mood.
Stretching for older people
Stretching is also suitable for the elderly. Exercise helps to improve joint function, reduce pain in arthrosis, improve the functioning of the nervous system, in addition, stretching can help with high pressure.
The following principles of stretching are distinguished:
- exercises should take place in a calm environment without weights and without additional pressure from someone else;
- stretching should not be painful, it is necessary to stretch so as to exclude any unpleasant sensations;
- when performing exercises, you do not need to use springy movements, so as not to increase the amplitude of body vibration;
- it is good to warm up a little before classes, although this rule is not mandatory;
- you need to do it daily, then you will have the desired result;
- do not forget about breathing, it should be smooth and even.
Stretching can be done in the morning, afternoon and evening. In the morning, classes will help you wake up, fill you with strength and good mood. During the day, stretching will help you relax, tone tired joints and muscles, and activate brain activity. In the evening, the exercises will remove the accumulated fatigue and prepare you for a healthy and sound sleep.
Thus, stretching classes are suitable for all ages, are not time-consuming and effortless, help to improve the health of the body and improve overall well-being.
