Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. – Bruce Lee
From the time I started doing my stretching regularly, I stopped having injuries.
And that’s exactly why you too need to stretch everyday or most days of the week.
To avoid injuries.
If you have pulled hamstring muscle or developed a tear in quad muscle, you can’t exercise your legs.
And that’s a big problem, when you want to stay really lean, fit and healthy.
Injuries put you on the sofa and that’s exactly the wrong place to be if you want to achieve your own six pack-flat abs.
Regular stretching helps you prevent injuries and keeps your joints young and flexible.
How often should you stretch and how long?
I stretch at least 4 times per week for 20 minutes, but I am trying to perfect it to stretch everyday.
That was actually one of my new years resolutions. And I am still working on it.
I find stretching super boring, but I also realize how important it is.
I recommend you to stretch everyday for 15 – 20 minutes.
What kind of stretches should you do?
You should stretch all the large muscle parts in your body several times.
Here and here are some great stretches. And you can do them anywhere.
Learn here, how to stretch properly.
What do you need to stretch?
I use big gym ball to do lots of different stretches with it.
Get one of those balls and use it when you stretch.
Does yoga count?
Yoga is also a great way to stretch. Do yoga whenever you can, but these stretches are great too.