When you think of fitness what do you think of? Exercise, healthy food, weight loss? Do you think of stretching? Did you know that stretching is almost as important as exercise and eating healthy food when it comes to being physically fit? If you didn’t, don’t worry you’re not alone. A lot of people are unaware of how important stretching is for the body. It’s best to stretch before and after a workout. Stretching helps increase flexibility and it keeps your muscles strong and healthy. Stretching regularly keeps your muscles long, lean, and flexible. If you work stationary all day your hamstrings will tighten up. Being a writer, and a cashier, I’m usually stationary all day, the most movement I get is turning around and scanning what people left in their basket. By the end of the day my body feels tight. Not only is stretching good for you physically, it is also good for you mentally as well. Studies have shown that stretching is good for mental health. Stretching allows you to recharge and allows blood to flow throughout the body. This can result in a calmer mindset. I need to get into the habit of stretching every day. I used to stretch everyday back when I taught Zumba regularly. Looking back, I was a lot more flexible and I seemed a lot happier. But I let college and work become my excuse for not stretching daily. My goal for the rest of the year is to increase my flexibility so that way I can be healthier.
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