Stretching Exercises

Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and

joint range of motion. Stretching activities are an important part of any exercise or rehabilitation program . They help warm the body up prior to activity thus decreasing the risk of injury as well as muscle soreness .

The benefits of stretching are many and have been proven through various studies over time. Stretching benefits people of all ages, and is intended for the young as well as the elderly population.

The Benefits of Stretching

According to the Mayo Clinic, the top five benefits of stretching include:

Increased flexibility and joint range of motion:

Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie your shoes or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring. Flexibility tends to diminish as you get older, but you can regain and maintain it.

Improved circulation:

Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Blood flowing to your muscles brings nourishment and gets rid of waste byproducts in the muscle tissue. Improved circulation can help shorten your recovery time if you've had any muscle injuries.

Better posture:

Frequent stretching can help keep your muscles from getting tight, allowing you to maintain proper posture. Good posture can minimize discomfort and keep aches and pains at a minimum.

Stress relief:

Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often accompany stress.

Enhanced coordination:

Maintaining the full range-of-motion through your joints keeps you in better balance. Coordination and balance will help keep you mobile and less prone to injury from falls, especially as you get older.

</div> <div class="id-app-translated-desc" style="display:none">拉伸肌肉的故意延长以增加肌肉弹性和

关节活动度。伸展活动是任何运动或康复计划的重要组成部分。它们有助于前活动从而降低受伤的风险，以及肌肉酸痛温暖身体向上。

拉伸的好处很多，并通过各种研究已经证明随着时间的推移。拉伸所有年龄段的人的利益，旨在为年轻和老年人口。

拉伸的好处

根据梅奥诊所，拉伸的前五大好处包括：

 提高灵活性和关节活动度：

    柔韧的肌肉可以提高你的日常表现。任务，如起重包，弯腰系鞋带或匆匆赶上巴士变得更容易，更累人。灵活性往往随着年龄减弱，但你可以恢复和维护。

 改进的循环：

    拉伸增加血液流向肌肉。血液流向你的肌肉带来营养和获取的肌肉组织清除体内垃圾副产品。提高流通可以帮助缩短恢复时间，如果你有任何肌肉受伤。

更好的姿态：

    经常伸展可以帮助保持肌肉的越来越紧，让您保持正确的坐姿。良好的姿势可以最大限度地减少不适和保持疼痛最小。

缓解压力：

    拉伸放松紧张，紧张的肌肉，往往伴随着压力。

    加强协调：

    通过你的关节保持全方位-的运动让你更好的平衡。协调和平衡将有助于保持你的移动，不容易受伤跌倒，尤其是当你变老。</div> <div class="show-more-end">