As college coaches, athletes and personal trainers we come across many people that have extremely poor flexibility. It is something that almost everyone neglects. I have worked with
college age athletes that can’t bend and touch their toes. Flexibility is important for many reasons, including coordination, balance, power, longer range of motion, form in an exercise and helping with that muscle soreness after a workout.
So why don’t we do it? We come up with every excuse, such as “I didn’t remember” or “I was too busy.” When it comes down to it, all you need is 15 minutes of good stretching and you will see results. Hold a stretch for 15 to 60 seconds and try to go through each stretch 3 times. Perform your stretching routine while you are watching TV at home. All you need is a mat or a bath towel. Talk to your trainer if you have any questions on what stretches you should be doing. Get more flexible and see the results in your fitness goals.
So why don’t we do it? We come up with every excuse, such as “I didn’t remember” or “I was too busy.” When it comes down to it, all you need is 15 minutes of good stretching and you will see results. Hold a stretch for 15 to 60 seconds and try to go through each stretch 3 times. Perform your stretching routine while you are watching TV at home. All you need is a mat or a bath towel. Talk to your trainer if you have any questions on what stretches you should be doing. Get more flexible and see the results in your fitness goals.
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