A Few Words About Stretching

Good morning everyone;

Today I will talk to you about the science of stretching. Too often it is the part of our training that we tend to neglect, but it is in fact the MOST important. 
By stretching regurlarly you are:
Increasing and maintaining tissue elasticity and joints mobility. Life is motion.
Allowing the body's natural lubrication (synovial fluid) to protect your joints.
Preventing injuries .
Increasing your fitness performance.
 
The following key points should be remembered while stretching:
Always warm up the body prior to stretching, to increase blood flow around the body, which makes the muscles more supple.
Never bounce while you stretch, it is called ballistic stretching and it has the negative effect to create micro tears in the muscles tissue.
Hold the stretch at least one minute until you feel the muscle loosen off.
Stop immediately if you feel any pain.
Remember to breathe rhythmically, do not hold your breath.

Thanks for reading!
Christian Heno, Owner
Zenergie Holistic Health and Fitness Studio