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Stretching

20 Simple Stretching Techniques to Relieve Pain and Increase Flexibility

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Have you ever wondered why your muscles get so tight after doing certain exercises? Do you ever wish that your body could be a bit more flexible and well balanced? Do you suffer from cramps often?

Well, the answer is here!

Maybe, you need some stretching in your life. Stretching helps blood flow freely in the body. When that happens, you become more flexible. Stretching can also lead to you having more stamina and power for many exercises that you may do.

This book contains various stretching techniques that you can follow to increase flexibility, and reduce the amount of pain and stress in your life. Stretching will increase your range of motion and can calm you. Many use stretching as a form of meditation.

Read this book to take a step towards a new, healthier you.

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Why its important: The Runners Stretch is a good way to stretch your hamstrings. When your legs have enough power, you will be able to do lots of exercises like lunges and squats. Making sure your legs are flexible will maximise your performance when doing these exercises and will decrease the risk of injury.

Instructions

Step 1: Lower your lunge by letting your right foot step forward, and then place your fingertips on the floor. If you cant reach them, use 2 floor cushions, instead.

Step 2: Exhale in one swift motion as you straighten your right leg. Then, return to the lounge position.

Step 3: Repeat process for at least 4 times, and make sure to switch sides.

Why its important: This technique increases balance and flexibility in both the arms and legs. This way, when you do and exercise that involves jumping, for example jumping jacks0, youd have lots of vigor and wont feel easily tired. This also stretches out the back and improves your posture.

Instructions

Step 1: Hold your arms straight overhead and let your feet stand together. Then, make sure that you hold your hands together and that your fingers have been stretched out and interlaced. Reach upwards as you inhale.

Step 2: Bend your upper body to the right and breathe out as you do so. Return towards the center after taking 5 slow breaths.

Step 3: Do the same thing on your left side.

Why its important: This technique increases the strength of your back, and increases stamina and resistance for exercises that require time and strength, such as anabolic exercises, or HIIT, together with cycling, and the like. This will also help you have a better jumping posture and technique, as well.

Instructions

Step 1: First, make sure that you hold your fingers together by interlacing them behind your back. You can hold on to a dish towel if your hands dont touch.

Step 2: Straighten your arms and breathe in so your chest could expand.

Step 3: Bend at your waist and exhale, and make sure your hands would stretch towards your head.

Step 4: Hold the position for at least 5 breaths.

Why its important: This technique works like the Runners Stretch in such a way that it improves your legs together with your arms, this means that you will be able to perform exercises like planking, roulettes, arches, etc. a lot better. It also allows you to move fasterand be better at what youre doing.

Instructions

Step 1: Let your right foot lunge forward in a low manner and bend your left knee on a mat or blanket on the floor.

Step 2: Place your arms in front of your right leg and let your thumbs be hooked together. Let your palms face the floor.

Step 3: Sweep your arms overhead and make sure to breathe in.

Step 4: Take five deep breaths and then start switching sides.

Why its important: This one is quite challenging because it involves almost your whole bodybut its great because it means youre adding flexibility and strength to your arms and legs, together with your shoulders, neck, and back. When your whole body is flexible, its able to move seamlessly without much hassle, improving your performance when doing sporting activities.

Instructions

Step 1: Step your right foot over the leg. Then, place your right hand on the floor and let your fingers point outwards so you could have some form of support. Turn to the right after bending your elbow and then place your left arms back on your knee. Sit tall and inhale as you do so.

Step 2: Twist and breathe out as you do so.

Step 3: Press your right arm into your leg and then look over your right shoulder.