A flexible body is a healthy, beautiful, sexy, eye-catching body. Stretching exercises are simple and easy to remember. But, unfortunately, classes do not always lead to the desired result. What is important to know in order to stretch properly?
1. Good warm-up
Be sure to thoroughly warm up your muscles before stretching them. Be careful - one untimely sudden movement can cause serious injury. Do at least 20 minutes of cardio workout followed by a joint warm-up. Jogging, jumping rope, squats, various swings and bends are suitable. Warm up each joint and only then proceed with flexibility exercises.
2. Relaxation of the nervous system
Muscle stretching is an unusual, non-standard exercise for our body. Therefore, the nervous system perceives them as "dangerous" and triggers a defense mechanism. It is expressed in the form of resistance, tension, muscle pain. Tense muscles don't stretch, so your # 1 goal is relaxation. Set yourself up accordingly and take care of the atmosphere. For example, dim the lights and play soft, relaxing music.
3. Correct breathing
Stretch out only to exhale and nothing else. That is, you take a deep breath and stretch your muscles on a long exhale. In this case, you do not need to talk or hold your breath. Breathe calmly and relax your body as much as possible.
4. Patience and endurance
Dedicate at least 30 seconds to each static exercise, and at least 30 reps to each dynamic exercise. The bigger, the better. Take your time to do as many exercises as possible, carefully work out and relax each individual muscle.
5. Regularity of exercise
If you want to achieve results, you need to do it DAILY. At best, alternate 2 sets of exercises in the morning and evening. Find a way to combine exercise with other daily activities, such as reading a book or watching TV.
