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Decreases muscle stiffness and increases range of motion,
May reduce your risk of injury,
Helps relieve post-exercise aches and pains,
Improves posture,
Helps reduce or manage stress,
Reduces muscular tension and enhances muscular relaxation,
Improves mechanical efficiency and overall functional performance. Stretching a muscle to the full extent of your ability and holding it for 15 to 30 seconds is what's called a static stretch, and there's no harm in stretching that way as long you don't stretch until it hurts.
May reduce your risk of injury,
Helps relieve post-exercise aches and pains,
Improves posture,
Helps reduce or manage stress,
Reduces muscular tension and enhances muscular relaxation,
Improves mechanical efficiency and overall functional performance. Stretching a muscle to the full extent of your ability and holding it for 15 to 30 seconds is what's called a static stretch, and there's no harm in stretching that way as long you don't stretch until it hurts.
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- How often do you stretch?
- How do you think stretching helps you you? Not just physically, but mentally too.
- Do you prefer stretching in the morning or the evening?
- what kind of stretching excercises would you reccomend?
- Do you notice a difference when you stretch vs when you do not?
- Are there neck and upper back stretches you like to do first thing in the morning?
- What kind of stretches do you tend to do the most?
- Can I have ideas for stretch for my hips?
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