Read This Before You Stretch

Stretching is vital for keeping the body healthy and successfully recovering from a nasty workout, however, many folks who stretch are doing it the wrong way, which can seriously compromise the amazing results you’re supposed to be getting from the time you invest in stretching.

Read on for a few measures that serve as suggestions in order to get in a proper stretch.

Stretch AFTER Your Workout

Stretching before your workout isn’t the best way to go about the situation since stretching is designed to reduce tension in your body and your muscles after a workout. Working out after you stretch will slowly defeat the purpose of all that stretching you did to begin with over the course of your workout.

Hold Your Stretches

Hold stretches anywhere from 20-30 seconds to get the full effect. Try not to bounce as you stretch. Holding your body in perfect position will maximize your efforts.

Stretch In a Warm Room

Stretch in a heated room which will help your muscles become more pliable.

Working yoga-style stretches into your routine is ideal to increase your flexibility and range of motion. If you have any questions about how chiropractic treatments are the perfect companion to an active lifestyle, contact Holmes Chiropractic today to schedule your consultation.