I had a great opportunity to play a pretty wet and muddy game of football yesterday. It was fun but about an hour after the game when my muscles started to cool down a bit – “IT” happened.

The weather was a cold, my body was wet from the rain and I was starting to [...]

Quick Stretching Guidelines:

Don’t hold your breath - breathe out naturally.

As you stretch go to the point of tension and NOT pain.

Once you feel the tension disappear take the further by gently applying a bit more pressure.

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds for 2 sets or 1 minute for 1 set.

Have an awesome March Break!
Marci

Flexibility is a big part of your overall fitness.  Without it your body would be stiff as a board and you’d always be injured.  Here’s a quick and to-the-point slideshow that helps you figure out which stretching style works for you.
 
          

I love stretching.  I find it so relaxing and after I’m done my body feels so loose and rejuvenated.  Unfortunately, one of the most neglected components of fitness is flexibility.  Flexibility doesn’t just improve your range of motion (ROM), it also helps to relax your muscles, improve your muscle balance and help prepare your muscles [...]