Stretching, flexibility, and mobility
Flexibility and mobility are important parts of living a long and healthy life. And stretching plays a major role. It improves the range of motion at each joint. That’s huge—poor range of motion can limit flexibility and ultimately interfere with a person’s ability to move.
It should come as no surprise that moving comfortably, whether you’re walking around the office or playing a game of pick-up basketball, can help you better enjoy life. Stretching techniques—along with general activity, foam rolling, and interventions in physical therapy, chiropractic, and even cognitive training—all offer an assist.
There’s no one-size-fits-all activity to best improve flexibility. The best stretching intervention for you will depend on a bunch of things, including your fitness level, lifestyle, age, injuries or illnesses, gender, and workout goals.
Research backs a wide range of helpful options. That said, two of the most accessible and widely researched methods for improving flexibility are static and dynamic stretching. Practically everyone can incorporate these simple approaches into their weekly routines without needing outside assistance. When used correctly, they can both help improve range of motion, flexibility, and mobility.
Before you launch into a pre-workout stretch, learn when and how to
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