Stretching improves flexibility, reduces muscle stiffness and risk of injury, and lowers back pain. It benefits muscle tone, range of motion, circulation, posture, muscle efficiency, and overall body performance. The document provides stretches for major muscle groups like legs, back, shoulders, neck, and chest. Stretching should be done when muscles are warm and is recommended before and after physical activity for health, appearance, and athletic performance benefits.
3. Stretch to Improve Flexibility Flexibility - the range of motion that is available to a joint or joints
4. Stretch….. when muscles are warm (at least 3 to 5 minutes of cardio first) 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 60 seconds 10 to 60 minute routines before and after physical activity
5. Stretching….. muscle stiffness risk of injury lower back pain
6. Stretching….. muscle tone range of motion (flexibility) circulation posture muscle efficiency overall body performance
7. Daily Stretches How to Stretch your Major Muscle Groups -1 major muscle group at a time Shoulders Neck Legs Back Chest
8. Calf Stretch Muscle Group: Legs Location/Point of Emphasis: Back of Lower Leg