Improve Your Flexibility

Improving flexibility is very simple, as it involves simply planning a 10 minute stretching routine that can be performed everyday day, anytime, day or night. Improved flexibility will not only enhance overall movement and posture but can also help to reduce the risk of injuring muscles.

A flexibility routine can include the following stretches however it is important to warm up before performing any type of stretching routine; this can be something as simple as jogging for 1 or 2 minutes.

There are 3 stretches that can be done at home to help improve flexibility. These are the forward bend, backwards bend and side bend stretch, in which each stretch will be strengthening and improving different muscles.

The first stretch that will help to improve flexibility involves bending forward and is sometimes known as touching your toes. To do this stretch you will need to stand straight with both of your legs together. You should then slowly raise your arms while bending forward and try and touch your toes. You should hold this pose or 10-15 seconds. You will notice that as you continue to do this stretch you will be able to bend further down, more easily.

The next stretch is the opposite to the previous, bending backwards. You start in the same way as bending forwards stretch however as you raise your arms you should bend backwards as far as it is comfortable and again hold this for 10-15 seconds.

The final stretch is the side bend stretch. This is the same as the previous 2 stretches however when you raise your arms you should bend towards the left side and curl your arm over the opposite side of your head. You should again hold this and repeat on the opposite side.

Each of these stretches should he held for 10-15 seconds and should b repeated 3-4 times everyday.

These are only a few of the many different stretches that can help improve flexibility, however these 3 stretches can provide a great starting point for improving your flexibility and overall health and fitness.