It can strongly influence the day in the best way, before your exercise routine or to spend hours in front of the computer.
Regardless of whether we are going to exercise or not, a Stretching session It is vital to decontract muscles and release body tensions. They should not necessarily be done before doing physical activity. If we are going to spend 8 hours or more in front of the computer, it is not bad either A series of these exercises previously.
According to experts, they help Avoid injuries and to relax the muscles and joints rigid, preparing to have a productive day. And in case of spending most of the time sitting, either at work or at home, perform another stretching session at night can also be vital.
Stretching
The benefits of stretching in your exercise routine
The main benefit of stretching in the morning is that prepare the body for movement. Heat the muscles a little while preparing to start the day. Moving after waking up helps activate muscles and joints. According to Jennifer Graham, physiotherapist and owner of Graham Therapy and Fitness, even stretching should begin Before getting out of bed.
When sleeping, blood flow becomes slower, so stretching, either in bed or outside it, helps to reactivate this blood flow towards the muscles. In case of having a physically demanding job, morning stretching facilitates muscle activationthe prevention of injury and provides a lower sense of effort.
The best stretching to add to your day
There is an infinity of stretching exercises, but the most productive is to perform a routine where the greatest amount of possible muscles and joints is covered:
- Knees to the chest: It can be done while in bed. Lying upside down, the knees should be taken to the chest helping with their hands and keeping that position for 30 seconds. This favors to prevent low back pain. It allows a slight hip movement and is good for those who work sitting.
- Lying down with folded knee: It is similar to the previous one, lying down, but it is preferable to do it on a firmer surface and not as soft as the bed. Lying upside down, a knee must be flexed and drop it. With extended arms, the idea is to let the back and hip turn with the movement of legs. The position must be maintained for 30 seconds and change legs.
- Chest above the head: Raising from bed, this exercise improves chest mobility, shoulders and arms and in turn favor good posture. Entering the fingers, your arms must be folded and placed on top of the head, carrying their shoulders and hands back, keeping the position for 30 seconds.
- Lateral neck stretch: It is ideal for those who work sitting on a desk. Protect the neck in case you spend several hours with your head bowed forward to see the screen. It consists of bowing your head towards a shoulder and keeping the position for 15 seconds. Then, the neck is placed in a neutral position and then leans the head for 15 seconds to the other side.
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