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The Benefits of Stretching.. cont’d..
6. Reduces Cholesterol
Research also shows that doing prolonged stretching exercises, like yoga, will help reduce the cholesterol in the body. This of course must be done with a healthy diet at hand. This could prevent and even reverse the hardening of the arteries, allowing you to avoid coronary diseases.
Other benefits of stretching
- Stretching increases flexibility
- Stretching improves range of motion of your joints
- Stretching improves circulation
- Stretching promotes better posture
- Stretching can relieve stress
- Stretching may help prevent injury
Stretching essentials – Target major muscle groups. .
- Warm up first.
- Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds.
- Don’t bounce.
- Focus on a pain-free stretch.
Incorporate stretching in your everyday lifestyle. It has benefits you can not say no to. It also does not require much. It can be your usual activities, bending and flexing every now and then. After all, your fitness is everything so do what it takes to keep the body healthy.
