I don’t know about you, but as I get older (I’m in my early 50’s) I now appreciate the benefits of stretching.  I used to think that all those people who stretch in the gym or the parks after their workouts were wasting their time, little did I know.  As a person who spends so many hours a day sitting, be it driving (I do thousands of miles each year, and no, I’m not an Uber driver!) or sitting at a desk, or table in my case, penning my  letters of disgust to Chairmen of PLCs and the like, we become stiff and rigid. We all need to do some exercise to keep mobile. I take my dogs for walks, but that is not enough.  Stretching on a daily basis is crucial.

 

Top Six benefits of Stretching

 

Relieves stress

 

Improves posture

 

Improves circulation

 

Increased flexibility

 

Enhanced coordination

 

Streamlines  muscle