On December 11, National Stretching Day is dedicated to educating people on the numerous benefits that come with practitioner assisted-stretching. Stretching is great for athletes, it helps improve your posture, warming up or cooling down your body before and after a workout. It supports mobility and basic quality of life. In addition, if you are willing to take it a step further finding a practitioner assisted-stretching specialist into your everyday routine will make your movements more efficient.
Why is stretching important?
Stretching daily is important for increasing mobility and keeping our muscles flexible and strong. In addition, stretching exercises will keep joints moving efficiently as we age.
Key benefits to stretching:
- Relieves stiffness and soreness in your joints.
- Improves circulation and blood flow.
- Supports injury prevention, enhances athletic skills and improves your ability to do daily activities.
- Helps with stress reduction, calming the mind and decreasing tension headaches.
How to observe National Stretching Day
- Join a Yoga class
- Find a local professional stretch lab
- Follow and/or hastag #NationalStretchingDay
Reference: National Stretching Day: Warm Up, Dynamic Stretch, & Cool Down; YouTube
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