Stretch On Your Way Out To Stay Injury Free

16 Dec 2021

You have just completed the last rep of your workout today, you look at the clock and see you still have 10mins left before you leave the gym. You now decide to hit your abs to get a narrow waistline and chiseled abs. As soon as you are done with abs, you pick up your water bottle, towel, phone and leave the gym.

But wait, have you done everything needed to get a fit and healthy body. Staying fit is not only about how you look but it’s also how you feel. The biggest challenge is to stay away from any injuries and since we cannot avoid a be accidental injuries, there are things we can do to prevent many lifestyle injuries.

Stretching is one of the most important elementof it. Here are a few of its benefits that will convince you to stretch before you leave the gym.

1) Reduces Post Workout Muscle Soreness:

Any form of exercise or physical exercise causes muscular damage to your body. When you exercise you are contracting your muscles which are getting damaged and the contraction acts as a speed breaker which causes blood circulation to slow down.

Stretching your muscles will give a breathing space to the veins carrying oxygenated blood and this will relax your muscles as they get a chance to recover.

2) Gets Rid of Lactic Acid:

Ever felt the burning sensation in your muscles towards the end of a set. It feels like a real pump right??

The burning sensation is basically Lactic acid being build up due to the constant stress to your muscles as it causes the blood to pump fast and increases the heart rate.

Stretching your Muscles post workout will ease them and improve blood flow and get the heart rate to normal which in turn prevents the buildup of lactic acid.

3) Get More Flexible:

Stretching involves you pushing your body into positons it’s not very comfortable being in. You hold onto the position for a few seconds. This will improve your body’s ability to bend and do sudden movements. You are now more quick to ties your shoe lace and pick up things fallen on the floor and play with your kids as well

4) Avoid Injuries:

Exercise involves contracting your muscles and straining them constantly. This results in you getting tired and you need to push yourself to challenge your body.

Stretching Post workout relaxes your muscles and frees the blood circulation in your body. This will speed up the recovery process and your muscles are relaxed and ready for other daily activities. This This takes out 90?use of injuries and more so you are now more free to move and are more active. Do spend 5-10 minutes in post workout stretching at least 3 to 4 times a week and your body will thank you later.

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