Stretching is just as an important part of your workout as any other part.
I tend to stretch post workout when my muscles are warm and have been worked, I focus on the muscles that I have worked that day e.g. back and shoulder day will get a good focus and then any other muscle that is tight, usually my hips!
Stretching is a great way to allow the muscles to recover from your workout and will reduce the tightness the next day, especially after a particularly hard workout!
Tight muscles can effect your posture and also how fluid your movements are, so spending 10-15 minutes a day stretching out will not only benefit your workouts they will also benefit your everyday movements.
Stretching can also be good for the mind, stress can build tension in the muscles causing them to tighten up. Again taking the time out to stretch out is relaxing and will de-clutter your mind, giving you a mental break and helping prepare you for the tasks ahead or to de-stress after a long day.
Here are some stretches to get you started, put on some calm, slow paced music to help you really relax.
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