Guest guest Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 ***************************************************************** Message delivered directly to members of the group: ***************************************************************** Please consider this free-reprint article written by: Kirsten Hawkins ================== IMPORTANT - Publication/Reprint Terms - You have permission to publish this article electronically in free-only publications such as a website or an ezine as long as the bylines are included. - You are not allowed to use this article for commercial purposes. The article should only be reprinted in a publicly accessible website and not in a members-only commercial site. - You are not allowed to post/reprint this article in any sites/publications that contains or supports hate, violence, porn and warez or any indecent and illegal sites/publications. - You are not allowed to use this article in UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email) or SPAM. This article MUST be distributed in an opt-in email list only. - If you distribute this article in an ezine or newsletter, we ask that you send a copy of the newsletter or ezine that contains the article to dave@... - If you post this article in a website/forum/blog, ALL links MUST be set to hyperlinks and we ask that you send a copy of the URL where the article is posted to dave@... - We request that you ask permission from the author if you want to publish this article in print. The role of iSnare.com is only to distribute this article as part of its Article Distribution feature ( http://www.isnare.com/distribution.php ). iSnare.com does NOT own this article, please respect the author's copyright and this publication/reprint terms. If you do not agree to any of these terms, please do not reprint or publish this article. ================== Article Title: Stretching Routines Author: Kirsten Hawkins Word Count: 413 Article URL: http://www.isnare.com/?id=17167 & ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Format: 64cpl Author's Email Address: dave@... Easy Publish Tool: http://www.isnare.com/html.php?id=17167 ================== ARTICLE START ================== Lots of physical activities build your muscles and strength, but many times other parts of your body are left out. Because stretching can be a full body workout, it can help to check any imbalance in your muscles. If your body is flexible you will be less likely to get injured. When you work specifically on increasing your flexibility, wear comfortable clothing that won't get in the way of your stretching. T-shirts, shorts, sweats, and tank tops are all fine, but ditch the jeans. Take off your shoes, and even your feet can benefit from the stretching! You may want an exercise mat to use during seated or floor postures. You don't have to go out and purchase one, though, just use a firm pillow or folded up blanket. All you really need is a quiet spot where you won't be distracted. Look for a level area large enough for you to stretch upwards as well as to the sides. Before beginning your stretching routine, walk around for three or four minutes to make sure your muscles are warmed up. Don't try to go beyond your limits—you could strain your muscles. You don't have to work out for hours to achieve the benefits of stretching. Practicing just ten to fifteen minutes each day can make a difference. It does help if you wait at least two to three hours after you've eaten. So, set aside a special time each day and relax, release, and rejuvenate! I’m sure you’ve heard trainers say this about aerobic workouts, but it's important to remember to breathe while stretching, too! It's a good idea to start with several arm stretches over your head and deep breaths. Inhale when you try upward and expanded movements, and exhale during downward or forward bending motions. Concentrate on each position—move slowly and with precise control until you feel your muscles tensing and resisting (but not straining). Please take 5-10 minutes to relax your body at the end of your stretching routine. This will help to prevent sore muscles and is a great way to reduce stress. If you’re feeling stiff or sore afterwards, you've overdone it! If you're just getting into stretching, it's important to start off slowly. Your progress will be gradual, but continuous. With time your body will become more flexible and your muscles more supple. About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/ for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well as reviews and comments on popular diets. ================== ARTICLE END ================== For more free-reprint articles by Kirsten Hawkins please visit: http://www.isnare.com/?s=author & a=Kirsten+Hawkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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