Common Fitness Problems: “How Important Is Stretching, Really?”
Muscles can’t function properly if they’re not properly cared for.
If you’re a regularly active guy, you might be used to jumping into a workout without loosening up. But limbering up before and stretching out after physical activity is a sure way to keep your body operating at peak performance.
If you find yourself working in front of a computer screen most days, this is even more essential. This wreaks havoc on your body by tightening your hip flexors and physically contracting and shortening the muscles in your back and shoulders. But if you start to incorporate a few vital stretches into your daily routine, not only will you feel the difference but you’ll begin to notice positive changes in your body.
