Posted by: Curt | Under: 40's/fit, 50's/fit, Children/fit, General Fitness, Health, Ladies/fit, Prime/fit, Seniors/fit, Travel/fit, Youth/fit | (0) Comments
There have been several reports out recently that indicate that stretching does very little to enhance speed, strength, or performance. Some would even say it does little to avoid injuries as long as you are warmed up. So why stretch? Well the short answer is that it still enhances flexibility, mobility and reduces pain and tightness in muscles and joints. This is especially true if you have a chronic problem like lower back pain which is usually a mixture of spine, nerve and muscle problems. Since there are probably a million different stretching routines you could do, I will spare you another one. But I will give you one great stretch to do consistently, while you are working out or just during the day if you can find a good place to do it- Hang from a straight pull-up bar with your hands shoulder width apart. This will stretch your abs, arms, shoulders, upper back, and lumbar region. Hang for as long as you can grip the bar and do it several times during your workout. Pretty soon you will look forward to it since it feels good and decompresses your spine, hips and legs.
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