9 Benefits of Stretching That Will Convince You to Do It Daily Amy Marturana Winderl
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The importance of stretching
Stretching out stiff and achy muscles after you wake up in the morning or in the middle of the workday is a great way to release tension throughout your body.
And while a lot of people stretch simply because it feels good, there are a ton of other potential benefits of stretching that will encourage you to make this gentle form of movement a regular part of your routine. Regular stretching can help you increase your flexibility, which is a key component in your overall health, says Katelyn DiGiorgio, vice president of training and technique for Pure Barre. Improving your flexibility will allow you to perform everyday activities, whether small, like picking up a box, or big, like going skiing, with relative ease and with less risk of injury.