Saturday Stretch -

                
   Saturday Stretch

     There are all kinds of workouts - High intensity interval training, fat burner walks, and everything in between. No matter how you choose to work out, or what your goals are, there is one thing that is ALWAYS important; STRETCHING. 

Without stretching, the muscles will take longer to recover since they cannot release the lactic acid as quickly, and this results in loss of strength in the muscles and loss of effectiveness from the workout. Don't you want to get the best results from your workouts? We all do, and that is why I am a HUGE advocate of stretching. 

Stretching releases that lactic acid that builds up in your muscles when they are under stress, such as when you are working out. It also elongates your muscles for a leaner look, can help reduce cellulite, and increases the range of motion in your joints, making it easier to sit, reach, walk, and move around in general. Knowing all that, 15-30 minutes a day is well worth it!

There are so many different kinds of stretching, including static stretching, passive stretching, dynamic stretching, foam rolling, ballistic stretching, active isolated, isometric, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Sounds really complicated, I know, but it's really simple and should be a part of everyone's day. 

This particular Saturday, I just want you to know that ANY stretching is better than NO stretching. If you worked, it stretch it - BEFORE it hurts. I recommend stretching at the end of your workout to cool your muscles down slowly and work out the tension that you just built up during your workout. 

Saturdays after this, I will go more into the types of stretching, when they are appropriate, and how they will help you! For today, and the rest of this week, just do the best you can, stretch slowly spending about 15 minutes or so after each workout and see the difference! 

Live Healthy ;)

Tiffany Mercer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
NASM Weight Loss Specialist
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