Stretch Stretch Stretch

I cannot say enough about how important it is to stretch.

I regularly have clients coming to see me with muscle injuries and strains, who when I ask them about their post exercise stretching routine stare blankly back at me.

Stretching post exercise is just as important as your pre exercise warm up in protecting your muscles from strains and tears.

Shortened muscle tissue can do NO WORK. Stretching as well as regular massage can help to lengthen and decompress tight muscles.

 Just remember that any time you are stretching ...

1. BREATHE
2. ONLY push yourself on the exhale.
3. Do NOT push yourself so hard that you start shaking.
4. Listen to your body. Push it as far as it will go ... hold it for a few breaths then stop.