Releases trapped lactic acid and allows more flow of oxygen which in turn improves muscle function and overal activity & movement throughout the day.
Stretching helps relax muscles and makes them more flexible. It also helps rebuild muscle fibers and improve circulation, which all contributes to muscle recovery.
I feel like it helps recovery because it seems to release that lactic acid pain I have from daily activity & work outs. I also drinks lots of water & now sleep hygeine for last 2 years as that’s when body repairs itself. Also effortless way I "accidentally" dropped 25 lbs 😄(wasn’t my intention for starting sleep self-care)
i’m no doctor but i do play sport and so do all my friends, my boyfriend is a really good soccer and runner and he needs to stretch up and down when he plays or races and it’s really important otherwise you’ll be sore the next day, so yes aha definitely recommend
It affects it alot because if you’re stretching correctly then it can’t get injured
I think it makes a big difference to do a slow down or stretches after exercise. Rather than just abruptly stopping, your muscles have a chance to adjust the blood flows back to normal. I would think an abrupt change would be harder on the heart.
It helps displace a chemical in your muscles that keeps you sore. It’s been shown that stretching also helps you stay stronger and aids in recovery
I feel like it helps a lot. Especially in the morning. Drinking water and then stretching helps rehydrate those muscle fibers and fluid supported parts like your spine that need to relubricate after a night of sleeping. Do your joints a favor and make stretching a habit!
Stretching is everything. I’m one to procrastinate doing this too but when I *consistently* do this, I felt better overall. If LeBron James does it anywhere and consistently, we should too.
Well, when you start stretching every morning you feel more comfortable and leaner as if you can run for miles and slip through the tightest places, which I guess would be great for muscle recovery and relief.
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