BENEFITS OF REGULAR STRETCHING! As you age, your muscle tissue actually dries out a little, thereby causing tightening. This causes a loss of range of motion in your joints and tissues. In addition to the loss of range of motion, it can limit your active lifestyles and hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple, such as dressing or squatting down to tie your shoes, now become difficult. A regular stretching program helps lengthen your muscles and makes daily living activities much easier.
been sitting in a particular position for a long time, you stretch unconsciously. It feels good! In addition to that good feeling, a consistent stretching programwill produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement. Be kind to your muscles and they will be kind to you! Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from a regular stretching program: • Reduced muscle tension. • Increased range of movement in the joints. • Enhanced muscular coordination. • Increased circulation of the blood to various parts of the body. • Increased energy levels (resulting from increased circulation).
Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. Stretching does not require much time. Usually 3 reps for 30 seconds will suffice. Just this small amount can lead to great gains! Stretching is a natural part of what we do on a daily basis. Youmight notice that if you have
TASTY RECIPE : EASY CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BROWNIES • 3 large eggs • 1/2 c gluten-free almond flour • 1 3/4 c chocolate hazelnut spread INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of an 8x8 baking dish. In a medium bowl, with a hand or stand mixer, beat the eggs until fluffy and light yellow, 3–5 minutes. Beat in chocolate hazelnut spread and flour until batter is smooth. Transfer batter to pan. Bake 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are ok). Cool completely on wire rack and remove from pan using parchment paper. Enjoy!
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UPPER TRAPEZIUS STRETCH Place the hand on the side being stretched tucked behind body. Bring your ear to the opposite shoulder and your chin towards your chest. Now look slightly over the shoulder being stretched.
SUPINE HAMSTRING STRETCH Lay on back, both limbs straight. Pull your leg upwards gently with your hands until you feel a stretch at the back of the legs (straightening the knee and pointing your toe towards the floor will increase the stretch. Keep your residual leg as flat as possible.
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