In one of my previous blogs, 3 Benefits of Having a Routine, we discovered how useful it is to have morning and night routines. A nice feature to include in your morning routine is stretching in order to loosen yourself up and be ready to take on the day. Stretching is beneficial to both the mind and body and should be done at least two days out of the week for 10 minutes according to the student health and counseling services at the University of California, Davis. I found some intriguing news about what stretching can do for you on the ACE Fitness website, I’ll cover some highlights of what they mentioned to express some unique beneficial features of stretching.
Stretching helps you improve your flexibility, posture, and reduces tension in the muscles, but it also promotes blood circulation in the body and reduces the risk of injury in the day to day dealings and in exercise. Aside from doing helping the body, stretching aids the mind. Since stretching increases blood flow in the body, when you stretch, your mind calms itself and your body attains more energy. It gives you a break from reality and it helps your body recharge itself so that you feel more prepared to take on the obstacles of the day.
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